ACCOUNTABILITY ANYONE?

Those of you who have known me for just a short time know that my involvement in IRON MEN accountability groups has been an essential part of my life for over 25 years now.  It's based upon some very simple principles: 1) mutual accountability  2) transparancy  3) confidentiality

I'd like to throw out a 3 month challenge for those of you who would like to be somewhat accountable for getting into God's Word on a daily basis.  The plan is simply this: Starting January 1, 2013 read Proverbs 1. That's it.  Jan. 2 read Proverbs 2. Jan. 3 read Proverbs 3 and continue on for the entire month and start again.  3 months and 3 times through one of the greatest (if not the greatest) sources of God's wisdom ...period.

For those of you who would really like to launch out into the deep water with God ...get a little notebook and write the following acrostic down the page:
S
O
A
P

Let's say I was reading the first proverb (Scripture)
S: Proverbs 1

Then, as I read and thought about what I was reading ... and asking God to speak, I might write an Observation:
O: Verses 1-7 shows that wisdom and knowledge from God in not something anyone is born with. All wisdom and knowledge from God is available to us but we must desire it and seek it.  God gladly provides us with wisdom and knowledge but all people find it the same way ...by trusting God's Word and digging in.

Then, I will write down briefly, or in detail, what I sense how God is leading me to Apply the truth I have observed:
A: I want to arrange my daily schedule to that I may be able to take 15 minutes for my SOAP process when I am not tired and prone to make excuses.  I will ask someone (specific name) to hold me accountable for this.  When asked, I will be totally honest about my progess.

Then I will write down a Prayer that I have already prayed or will pray about what God has shown me today
P: God, please help me to follow through on this and show me everyday how blessed I am by making this decision.  Give me the stength to get up 15 minutes earlier when I will feel like staying in bed.  Help me to honor you by not only hearing your word but by also applying it to my life.

I'd love to know who's taking up this adventure with me.  If you would like to respond personally, I will be encouraged and maybe can help you be encouraged.  My e-mail is:
jmitcham@live.com

Would you like me to help you with accountability in this?  Let me know and I'll unexpectedly send out a simple question: Did you read your Proverb today? How about yesterday?

It's not an Iron Man's group but it's something and ladies are just as welcome as men to take this challenge,