Habits 03 (Sarah)

Resistance - the path of presence

Practice daily one hour with your phone off (be the master of your device)- “As image bearers of God, we have a powerful presence to give to others. But unlike our omnipresent God, we have a limited presence. To long to be omnipresent is a false, bent longing to be God himself. it is not the way we were made to be. And like all efforts to be God, it will break us… But when we embrace our reality of being able to be present only in one place, we find the deep joy of being present someplace.” (The Common Rule, pg 66)

Fast from something for 24 hours (be the master of your appetites)

The fasting Jesus talked about

New Living Translation Chapter 6

16 “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. 17 But when you fast, comb your hair* and wash your face. 18 Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

Making room in our lives for growth: Matt 13:22 - the thorns that prevent us from bearing fruit