Fuel for the Soul: 21 Devotionals That Nourish

By CJ Hitz

It's been said that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I don't know about you but it sure seems difficult to break the bad habits and keep the good ones going. You may have several good habits you've formed in your life that have become second nature to you.

For me, running has become one such habit. What started out as a legitimate way to lose some extra pounds and help speed up my metabolism eventually turned into my favorite sport and primary outlet for competition. The daily run is something I look forward to as it leaves me feeling energized and full of life.
If you're not a runner, you might not be familiar with something called an energy gel. These are little 100 calorie packets of mainly carbohydrates. Brand names include GU, Clif Shot, Hammer, and Stinger to name a few. They are a simple, easy-to-digest form of fuel. I've had several instances where I felt low on energy while out on a training run or in a race but then felt an energy surge after consuming one of these little guys. It's amazing what a difference just 100 calories can make.

It's my hope that these 21 days of devotions will serve as an "energy gel" or fuel for your soul. They're meant to be quick yet powerful and thought-provoking no matter what time of day you prefer to read (eat) them.

It's also my hope that you'll form another great habit for your life...a daily, uninterrupted time of drawing close to Jesus. May you come to wholeheartedly agree with David when he said in Psalm 34:8...

"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Body and Soul Publishing
• Release date: Sep 16, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452473406

CJ Hitz

CJ Hitz is an author and speaker with a heart and passion to see people walk closely with Jesus. He and his wife Shelley speak in churches, schools, camps and retreats across the United States and abroad. CJ received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at Anderson University in 1996 and added a Secondary Education Social Studies degree at Bowling Green State in 1998. He's an avid runner, loves the outdoors passionately, enjoys strong coffee, dark chocolate and Mexican food.

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Fuel for the Soul

21 Devotionals That Nourish

Volume 1

by CJ Hitz

Fuel for the Soul: 21 Devotionals That Nourish

Volume 1

© 2011 by CJ Hitz

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Day 1: Cloudy Water

Day 2: Back to the Basics

Day 3: Plot Failed

Day 4: Swimming Against the Current

Day 5: Brain Matters

Day 6: Fresh Air

Day 7: How's Your View?

Day 8: Game Day

Day 9: 70 x 7 = A Nice Beginning

Day 10: Endurance

Day 11: Bug Warfare

Day 12: Weeds

Day 13: Cleaning House

Day 14: Insanity

Day 15: I'm Not Being Fed

Day 16: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Day 17: When Crap Hits the Fan

Day 18: Play Ball

Day 19: Stripping Down

Day 20: C students vs. A students

Day 21: Garbage In, Garbage Out

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Introduction

It's been said that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I don't know about you but it sure seems difficult to break the bad habits and keep the good ones going. You may have several good habits you've formed in your life that have become second nature to you.

For me, running has become one such habit. What started out as a legitimate way to lose some extra pounds and help speed up my metabolism eventually turned into my favorite sport and primary outlet for competition. The daily run is something I look forward to as it leaves me feeling energized and full of life.

If you're not a runner, you might not be familiar with something called an energy gel. These are little 100 calorie packets of mainly carbohydrates. Brand names include GU, Clif Shot, Hammer, and Stinger to name a few. They are a simple, easy-to-digest form of fuel. I've had several instances where I felt low on energy while out on a training run or in a race but then felt an energy surge after consuming one of these little guys. It's amazing what a difference just 100 calories can make.

It's my hope that these 21 days of devotions will serve as an energy gel or fuel for your soul. They're meant to be quick yet powerful and thought-provoking no matter what time of day you prefer to read (eat) them.

It's also my hope that you'll form another great habit for your life...a daily, uninterrupted time of drawing close to Jesus. May you come to wholeheartedly agree with David when he said in Psalm 34:8...

"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the