Noah and I have had a few discussions lately about how we feel like we aren't spending enough time with the Lord. Our reasons for this are as follows:
1) Our lives have been so busy and stressful with work and school that our brains can't handle anything more than zoning out to a TV show when we get home. Then we go back to study.
2) A lot of our faith comes from doing. We spend time with Jesus personally, in our prayers and talks, but we feel somewhat disconnected from him when we aren't serving. This is harder for Noah since he spends most of his time alone in a lab. I at least get to love on my patients, and minister to them.
I've been thinking about how much time I spend clicking around online too. I click on facebook, pinteest, email and my blog. Such a colossal waste of time. I mean seriously, blogs are great and can reach people but GET OUT THERE AND DO SOMETHING!! I could also be lovin on my husband way more my giving him a back-rub or something than just browsing the internet. I'm pretty ashamed and bummed about it.
I'm not going to touch or open my laptop in the morning until I've spent time in prayer and in my Bible.
I also have to keep in mind than an online community can feel great, but its truly a counterfeit to the real thing. I need to invest in my neighbors, coworkers, church friends and family - not find fellow bloggers to like my page. I need to not fill the holes in my heart with lesser things (like being 'liked' on pinterest) but in Jesus filling those spots. I need truth, which comes from the Holy Spirit.
I need to surrender. I need true contentment. It only comes from my King!!
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