So, I know that Lent is still one day away. However, I want to share the beginning of my journey. I always give up facebook for Lent because like most people I spend way too much time stalking my friends, looking at pictures, and aimlessly procrastinating when I could be getting work done. This year, I plan to take back that time and grow in my relationship with God. I have gotten away from internal reflection. Now more than ever, whether for acting purposes or connecting with my spiritual life, I need to ground myself and do a lot more exploration on the inside. With all the work that seems to take over during the week, I find the time I feel the most calm is Sunday after church. I think that is because its the only time I feel comfortable opening up my heart to others. I feel safe in church, however I also feel challenged. I also seem to be weighed down when I walk into church, but God slaps me in the face with what I really need to hear and that is so powerful to me. When I walk out of church, I have a conviction to be a better person. Sadly by the next weekend life has drained me of that conviction and I need another dose of wisdom from the mout of God. My hope is to use my time wasted on facebook to focus on God and gain a consistent conviction that will stay with me. With any luck I will find a deep conviction that will become a mental and emotional backbone for who I am.
I'm also giving up Starbucks, and Alcohol........ SAY SOME PRAYERS FOR ME!
Have a happy and holy lenten season!
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