love this idea of thinking through what areas/habits in our lives need a little rinse cycle. will definitely be pondering this as i go through my week. :)
i read "the anxious generation" last year (also "the opt-out family" and "the unplugged hours"), which has had me doing a LOT of thinking about my own technology use. most days i feel like i'm doing okay, then there's days like saturday, when my 3-year-old asks me to do something, but i'm distracted by technology and 30 seconds later he says, "mommy! put down your ipad!" so many reminders the Lord gives us to put our focus back where it matters.
I loved this! I only drink 1 "mug" of coffee a day, but I gave it up for the first 21 days of the new year and could feel a difference. My in-laws church does 21 days of prayer and fasting to start the new year and I decided to do so as well. However, I am fully back to enjoying my morning cuppa :)
Also- this is so funny... but God used Deuteronomy 1:6 "You have stayed at this mountain long enough" to really encourage me last July with something so I loved reading your insight into the "turn north" part.
And this line- "what other rinse-and-repeat habits do I have that are masquerading as helpful, but are actually harmful?" will have me thinking for a bit...
Giving up coffee during a fast is so interesting, that is not something I usually hear as what someone gives up! Good for you! I'm still slowly working my way down to an actual 8oz, but each mug is slightly different so I'm just eyeballing where I think the 8-10oz mark is.
I would love to hear more about your insights of Deuteronomy 1:6 if you don't mind sharing! It's not a popular verse/story so I'd love to hear more.
Oof, yeah, that phrase is also bouncing around my head... I'm still debating on what habit to tackle next. Multi-tasking might be on the chopping block!
love this idea of thinking through what areas/habits in our lives need a little rinse cycle. will definitely be pondering this as i go through my week. :)
i read "the anxious generation" last year (also "the opt-out family" and "the unplugged hours"), which has had me doing a LOT of thinking about my own technology use. most days i feel like i'm doing okay, then there's days like saturday, when my 3-year-old asks me to do something, but i'm distracted by technology and 30 seconds later he says, "mommy! put down your ipad!" so many reminders the Lord gives us to put our focus back where it matters.
The Opt Out Family is next on my list!! I'm definitely working on trying to put my phone aside and be more present.
I loved this! I only drink 1 "mug" of coffee a day, but I gave it up for the first 21 days of the new year and could feel a difference. My in-laws church does 21 days of prayer and fasting to start the new year and I decided to do so as well. However, I am fully back to enjoying my morning cuppa :)
Also- this is so funny... but God used Deuteronomy 1:6 "You have stayed at this mountain long enough" to really encourage me last July with something so I loved reading your insight into the "turn north" part.
And this line- "what other rinse-and-repeat habits do I have that are masquerading as helpful, but are actually harmful?" will have me thinking for a bit...
Giving up coffee during a fast is so interesting, that is not something I usually hear as what someone gives up! Good for you! I'm still slowly working my way down to an actual 8oz, but each mug is slightly different so I'm just eyeballing where I think the 8-10oz mark is.
I would love to hear more about your insights of Deuteronomy 1:6 if you don't mind sharing! It's not a popular verse/story so I'd love to hear more.
Oof, yeah, that phrase is also bouncing around my head... I'm still debating on what habit to tackle next. Multi-tasking might be on the chopping block!
Caffeine totally makes me jittery. I drink a decaf cap now :-)
I've started drinking decaf tea when I need something warm!