It's been quite a "Lenten Journey"! I've been off of FaceBook since Ash Wednesday. At first it was a shock to my system! HAHA! But, gradually, I started filling my mornings with other things. Like, devotionals, maybe??? Yes, I had to re-train myself to keep my fingers off the keyboard.
I have always had a hard time with being disciplined to do tasks. That was rough on me when I was a kid in school, obviously, because I would not/could not concentrate long on my studies. My brain, (back in the old days), wanted to do what I wanted to do! Watch T.V., read (my choices), eat, talk to friends on the phone. Needless to say, I was a TERRIBLE student. I struggled all the way through school and I think , besides one other friend, I was the only one crying with JOY , rather than sadness, when our whole CLASS OF '69, went to the MAIN HALL for our last countdown at BHS. I HATED school. There, I've said it. Again, it was the "discipline" thing for me. Shocking that I would have retained any knowledge whatsoever since my brain was shut down most of the time. EXCEPT English Class. LOVED English. No surprise there. That's when I learned I could express myself through writing. Which, brings me to this LENTEN JOURNEY (Wow, that was a round about way of getting there, eh?)?
I mentioned I had several books to get me through some of my days when I truly wanted to "cruise" facebook or the internet. they helped a lot! But, once it FINALLY got warmer in the 'Ham, I was able to do ONE of my most favorite things in the world and that is sit on my back porch swing and think/pray/listen to God. This comes easy to me, not a discipline at all. Because I CRAVE being with my Jesus. I NEED that "One on one" time with Him. I LOVE being with my family. I ADORE talking and having lunch with friends. I CHERISH the moments with my grandchildren. BUT, I CRAVE time with Jesus. He is the only One who can fill my heart. Grant me peace. Give me comfort. Listen to my cries. Hold me close. Whisper encouragement.
So, YES. My "Lenten Journey" has been wonderful. I have depended LESS on social networks and more on SPIRITUAL networks.
So! What does this mean? Will I not get back on Facebook anymore? Will I run and hide from the world and just sit on my porch swing and pray all day? NOT . A. CHANCE. Because I know that I can do all things because of Him. I can have some time on social media but I have learned I need to balance all those things. BALANCE. That is key for me. No more looking on FB when I'm "out and about". No more scrolling the screen when my grands are here. No more thinking about a status when I need time with JC. But, I will return to see old friends. Make some new. And hopefully with a more DISCIPLINED attitude towards all things social. Be it FB/cell phone texting or the like. And I pray this new BALANCE will serve me well.
I have always had a hard time with being disciplined to do tasks. That was rough on me when I was a kid in school, obviously, because I would not/could not concentrate long on my studies. My brain, (back in the old days), wanted to do what I wanted to do! Watch T.V., read (my choices), eat, talk to friends on the phone. Needless to say, I was a TERRIBLE student. I struggled all the way through school and I think , besides one other friend, I was the only one crying with JOY , rather than sadness, when our whole CLASS OF '69, went to the MAIN HALL for our last countdown at BHS. I HATED school. There, I've said it. Again, it was the "discipline" thing for me. Shocking that I would have retained any knowledge whatsoever since my brain was shut down most of the time. EXCEPT English Class. LOVED English. No surprise there. That's when I learned I could express myself through writing. Which, brings me to this LENTEN JOURNEY (Wow, that was a round about way of getting there, eh?)?
I mentioned I had several books to get me through some of my days when I truly wanted to "cruise" facebook or the internet. they helped a lot! But, once it FINALLY got warmer in the 'Ham, I was able to do ONE of my most favorite things in the world and that is sit on my back porch swing and think/pray/listen to God. This comes easy to me, not a discipline at all. Because I CRAVE being with my Jesus. I NEED that "One on one" time with Him. I LOVE being with my family. I ADORE talking and having lunch with friends. I CHERISH the moments with my grandchildren. BUT, I CRAVE time with Jesus. He is the only One who can fill my heart. Grant me peace. Give me comfort. Listen to my cries. Hold me close. Whisper encouragement.
So, YES. My "Lenten Journey" has been wonderful. I have depended LESS on social networks and more on SPIRITUAL networks.
So! What does this mean? Will I not get back on Facebook anymore? Will I run and hide from the world and just sit on my porch swing and pray all day? NOT . A. CHANCE. Because I know that I can do all things because of Him. I can have some time on social media but I have learned I need to balance all those things. BALANCE. That is key for me. No more looking on FB when I'm "out and about". No more scrolling the screen when my grands are here. No more thinking about a status when I need time with JC. But, I will return to see old friends. Make some new. And hopefully with a more DISCIPLINED attitude towards all things social. Be it FB/cell phone texting or the like. And I pray this new BALANCE will serve me well.