Well, the season of Lent began yesterday. I'm not of a denomination that really practices Lent, but I decided to participate this year because I'm not a fasting person. I've never done that before. Besides, I think it's good to cleanse yourself of some bad or unnecessary habits that have taken over your routine/life. So... this is not a fast from food. (Although that might be a good idea for this person.) Nope! This is a fast from something else, which shall not be named at this current time.
Originally I thought this would be a piece of cake. Next week is busy, busy, busy in the evenings. The week after that I'll be on the mission trip to Los Fresnos, TX and Matamoros, Mexico. By the time I come back it'll be no big deal, right?
WRONG!
I'm dreading grading papers and finalizing my grades tonight because usually I would engage in this behavior during that time. Instead I'm huddled in front of the computer, eating a bowl of noodles.
How interesting to realize the hold something can have on you! Oh what unfortunately comfortable lives we live in the United States!
Unfortunately these 40 days are going to be more difficult than imagined. Either it will result in myself having better character/habits OR it will result in me being addicted to the Internet/computer instead. I can definitely say, though, that I'm ready to be broken. I'm ready for something new and different. I want to better glorify the Lord!
Stay tuned...
