Who knew how hard it could be to not reach for your smart phone every time someone asked a question. The question could be as simple as “what time is it?” or “what are you doing two Saturdays from now?” I found out yesterday just how much I depend on technology. I admittedly did not go the whole day without it, but the only times I used it were to check the weather, listen to music and play games. I did not use it to do anything work related or even remotely stressful, simply to relax. Of course all of this excludes what was necessary for worship. It made a great excuse to put off my seminary homework one more day, but it also gave me time to be by myself and with God. I did not have a constant stream of text messages from my family and friends, as much as I love them, to distract me from what I should spend Sundays doing, praying and worshiping God. I went from “so groggy I back into my sister’s boyfriend’s car as I was leaving for church” to “refreshed and relaxed” through the course of the day. This, of course, made going back to work this morning and homework this evening (which I am still working on) much more difficult because I had felt so good after spending all that time with the Lord. I can’t wait to have time with Him again later this week! If you have never taken a day to just retreat from society and be with the Lord, I strongly recommend that you do so, it is extremely revitalizing.
-Michael
Ancient Living 