I started going to a new church a little while back and I have to say, I'm really liking it. Everyone is always so friendly and they are wonderful to the girls. They have a nursery which is so nice because I can actually listen to the service. I can't begin to explain how welcomed I feel everytime I'm there. I've lived here for almost five years and that church has been five minutes down the road the whole time. I've drove past it so many times and thought, "I should go there this Sunday." So many times. For some reason, it took me this long to go, but I'm glad and so very grateful that I finally did.
There was a service tonight for Ash Wednesday. Since it was in the evening and there wasn't any kind of nursery, the girls stayed home with Daddy while Momma went to church. I haven't observed Lent in a long time. For the past couple years I've felt that I've been led to, but kind of ignored the feeling. How horrible is that? How many times have I asked Him to speak to me, to show me what He would have me do, and when He does I ignored it, because of my own silly issues. Thankfully, He's forgiving and doesn't give up on me. Lent has been on my mind for a couple weeks now and this year I'm going to listen. So, starting tomorrow, no TV for me. At least, not until Easter. This is big for me. I really like watching TV. Like, A LOT. It's kind of like reading a book, where I just get caught up in the story and forget about what I should be doing (not as good as a book, but same concept). It's like a friend, who lives in my living room, and does whatever I tell it to. Oh, dear friend, what will I do without you?
I'm really going to miss it but isn't that the point. Self-examination, repentance, prayer, fasting, self-denial. It is too easy for me to sit down in front of the TV when I have other things that need to be done. How can I find time for this week's episode of Grey's, but I was just too busy to spend time in the Bible? Priorities. Mine are off. They need to be corrected.
He sacrificed so much for me, I think I can turn off the TV.
Um, this gave me chills. My feelings exactly...which is why I'm giving up facebook and pinterest. It really is shameful how much time I spend on both things but spend no time reading the bible or spending time with God. I've never observed lent because I'm not catholic...but I really like the concept of it. I really felt God tugging at me to give these things up. I am already feeling nervous about it and I am regretting giving up BOTH! But I feel like I am doing what God is calling me to do and I have faith that it will be a blessing. Good luck to you! We can do this! ;)
ReplyDeleteWay to go to both of you, Sarah and Beth Ann! You are doing this for the right reasons and I believe God will bless your efforts. Making time for Him is always rewarding!
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