Me, unplugged...
"Anna has left the building!" Ha ha... I always wanted to say that. I'm posting early today in preparation for the National Day of Unplugging. Sure, I've got about six hours before it's really sunset over here, but intentionally unplugging for a day means doing some "plugged" stuff today so we won't have to do it tomorrow. I just didn't want my blog to be lost in the shuffle or for you, my dear readers, to feel neglected.
All this thought about unplugging has also gotten me considering what I'm going to do during Lent this year; many folks give up something, a luxury or treat or whatever they feel called to do without. It's a small sacrifice, for a specific time period, to help remember the enormous sacrifice of his very life that Christ made for us, for all time. So, I'm listening to the Spirit and trying to discern what my Lenten sacrifice or devotion may be this time. It can also mean ADDING something... maybe more dedicated time to Bible study, or taking more walks and noticing Nature up close, or serving at a charity of some sort... whatever gets your mind and heart turning to God, I think, is a good thing.
Could it mean fasting? One day, or half a day, out of the week? Perhaps, in the Unplugging vein, it could mean choosing to fast from Noise or other distractions for a day, or maybe a few hours - giving yourself time to renew in the quiet of the Spirit. I dunno. I'm exploring thoughts here. What are you considering doing?
Shabbat Shalom!
All this thought about unplugging has also gotten me considering what I'm going to do during Lent this year; many folks give up something, a luxury or treat or whatever they feel called to do without. It's a small sacrifice, for a specific time period, to help remember the enormous sacrifice of his very life that Christ made for us, for all time. So, I'm listening to the Spirit and trying to discern what my Lenten sacrifice or devotion may be this time. It can also mean ADDING something... maybe more dedicated time to Bible study, or taking more walks and noticing Nature up close, or serving at a charity of some sort... whatever gets your mind and heart turning to God, I think, is a good thing.
Could it mean fasting? One day, or half a day, out of the week? Perhaps, in the Unplugging vein, it could mean choosing to fast from Noise or other distractions for a day, or maybe a few hours - giving yourself time to renew in the quiet of the Spirit. I dunno. I'm exploring thoughts here. What are you considering doing?
Shabbat Shalom!