Wednesday, February 18, 2015
I'm not busy
Today is the start of lent. I am currently recovering from a viral infection which has incapacitated me for 2 months. I'm now back at work on a phased return but that's going to be really hard once people get used to me being back - hard for them and me.
I haven't 'found God' in my illness like some people seem to. I've not been to corporate worship for 2 months and my accountability group hasnt met.
I am feeling hungry for spiritual nurture.
I am tired and achy. And I'm scared of getting really unwell again.
So what did I decide to do for lent? Not buy sweets and snacks; the thinking being that due to having done little moving for 2 months I'm getting fat and this might help.
Not deeply challenging or spiritual.
Then this morning Richard Coles tweeeded about a campaign called I'm Not Busy.
So this lent as well as cutting out on snacks I'm going to find time each day to do nothing.
I'm also going to be tougher with myself about what I don't have to do.
And to hold myself to account I'm going to blog a bit.
I'm hoping to look out for Jesus in this.
I'll let you know what I notice.
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Brilliant! Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Xx
ReplyDeleteHello again lovely. I've been thinking about you and your attempts at not being busy. Today I had a mug of tea and the end of the drink was still hot - I can't remember the last time that happened - I'm always jumping up to do other things rather than drink a brew in one sitting. Lent is coming to an end now - I hope you've found it useful and also that you're feeling well. Love you lots xx
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