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I think the fast was successful.
I did not stop listening to music--but choose to listen to mostly Christian music. But I didn't meter that as strongly as I could. I did watch TV one night for a little bit at my parents, because for some odd reason my brain forgot about the fast and was focused on taking time with my sister--which was watching TV. Its how we relate at the moment, besides shopping or something.
I managed to read my Bible every night, or really just do some sort of reflective thinking or journaling or going through my old bible study book. I think the purpose was to make more time for God and to see how much of my time is eaten up with TV, Internet, EMAIL, LIVE JOURNAL, and the like. For that, I count it a success.
I need to stop obsessively checking my email and LJ when I have my computer on and focus at the task at hand. So, this I will do. Or try to do.
I have felt so good yesterday and today. I think it was the extra time in the Word (Bible). I even helped a lady who was lost. I invited her into my apartment so I could look up directions for her online. She ended up being a nice Christian lady from Boston who wasn't used to crazy Seattle streets and Queen Anne and was hopelessly lost with no one else to help her. I gave her directions. Yes, now, I know this was a stranger and if it were a man it would have been stupid and unsafe. But, I am safe, and I truly think it was one of those things that happens for a reason. Because, I saw her right as I got out of my car (after I parked) at my apartment. After seeing I couldn't verbally give her directions and seeing she wasn't going to "harm" me or something silly, I invited her in for directions. Boy was she grateful! So Yes! End of story. It felt good to help someone in need!
This week shouldn't be too terrible for me and I hope to go to Tyler's little shindig on Friday after I finish babysitting...but I already agreed to babysit for someone.
I did not stop listening to music--but choose to listen to mostly Christian music. But I didn't meter that as strongly as I could. I did watch TV one night for a little bit at my parents, because for some odd reason my brain forgot about the fast and was focused on taking time with my sister--which was watching TV. Its how we relate at the moment, besides shopping or something.
I managed to read my Bible every night, or really just do some sort of reflective thinking or journaling or going through my old bible study book. I think the purpose was to make more time for God and to see how much of my time is eaten up with TV, Internet, EMAIL, LIVE JOURNAL, and the like. For that, I count it a success.
I need to stop obsessively checking my email and LJ when I have my computer on and focus at the task at hand. So, this I will do. Or try to do.
I have felt so good yesterday and today. I think it was the extra time in the Word (Bible). I even helped a lady who was lost. I invited her into my apartment so I could look up directions for her online. She ended up being a nice Christian lady from Boston who wasn't used to crazy Seattle streets and Queen Anne and was hopelessly lost with no one else to help her. I gave her directions. Yes, now, I know this was a stranger and if it were a man it would have been stupid and unsafe. But, I am safe, and I truly think it was one of those things that happens for a reason. Because, I saw her right as I got out of my car (after I parked) at my apartment. After seeing I couldn't verbally give her directions and seeing she wasn't going to "harm" me or something silly, I invited her in for directions. Boy was she grateful! So Yes! End of story. It felt good to help someone in need!
This week shouldn't be too terrible for me and I hope to go to Tyler's little shindig on Friday after I finish babysitting...but I already agreed to babysit for someone.