Forty. Forward.

I turn 40 today!
That’s crazy to even type out.

The truth is, this past year has been hard. My health hasn’t been what it should be. My spiritual walk has had more valleys than mountaintops. My mind’s been tired. My heart has been heavy. I’ve made some progress—here and there—but I’m not where I want to be.

And I think turning 40 has forced me to look in the mirror and ask, Is this how I want to live the second half of my life?

The answer is no.

So I’ve decided to make a change—and not just one of those vague New Year’s resolution kind of changes. I’m talking about something deliberate, focused, and rooted in faith. Something that moves me closer to the person I know God is still shaping me to be.

I’m calling it Forty. Forward.
Starting on my birthday, I’m committing to 40 intentional days of:

• Spending time in the Word every single day
  I’ve created a Bible reading plan that walks through four themes—who God is, who I am in Him, how I’m called to live, and how I can finish strong. Each day has a passage of Scripture, a journaling prompt, and a space to reflect. I don’t want this to be surface-level—I want it to actually change me.

• Exercising daily
  Even if it’s just a walk, I’m moving my body because I want to steward it better. I want to feel stronger—physically and mentally.

• Eating clean and healthy
  I’m tired of using food to cope or numb. I want to feel clear-headed, energized, and present.

• Fasting from social media
  I’ve taken all the apps off my phone. If I’m on at all, it’ll be through the computer—and with intention. No more mindless scrolling. I need my focus back.

I’m not doing this because I think 40 days will magically fix everything. I’m doing it because I know I need a reset—something drastic enough to shake me out of this cycle of distraction, discouragement, and disconnection.

The number 40 means something in Scripture. It represents transformation. Preparation. Renewal. Whether it was 40 days in the wilderness, 40 years in the desert, or 40 days of rain—it was never just about survival. It was about what came after.

And that’s what I’m after, too.

I’ll be honest: I’m not ready for hard. I’m not even sure I feel ready for strong.
But I know I don’t want to stay where I am.
So forward is what I’ve got.

If you’re reading this and it resonates at all—if you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or just not yourself—I just want you to know you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay where you are. You can reset. You can begin again.

That’s what I’m doing.
Forty. Forward.
One step, one choice, one day at a time.

My 40-Day Bible Reading Plan

Days 1–10: Return to the Source (Who God is)

1. Genesis 1

2. Genesis 2

3. Exodus 3

4. Psalm 23

5. Psalm 27

6. Isaiah 40

7. Isaiah 43

8. John 1:1–18

9. John 3:1–21

10. Romans 8

Days 11–20: Know Yourself in Christ (Identity & Grace)

1. Psalm 139

2. Ephesians 1

3. Ephesians 2

4. Galatians 2:20

5. Galatians 5:1

6. Luke 15

7. Colossians 3

8. Romans 12

9. 2 Corinthians 5:17

10. 1 John 3

Days 21–30: Live Set Apart (Discipline & Obedience)

1. Matthew 5

2. Matthew 6

3. Matthew 7

4. James 1

5. James 2

6. 1 Peter 1

7. Romans 6

8. Romans 7

9. Philippians 2

10. 2 Corinthians 5

Days 31–40: Finish Strong (Endurance & Legacy)

1. Hebrews 11

2. Hebrews 12

3. 2 Timothy 4

4. Joshua 1

5. Psalm 90

6. Revelation 21

7. Proverbs 3

8. Philippians 3

9. 1 Corinthians 9

10. Psalm 1