Peripatetics: The Art of Walking

Peripatetics: The Art of Walking

  
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We're convinced that walking with Christ is the truly abundant life. There's an art to it, and we're trying help each other live that kind of life. Maybe this will help...

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    Tuesday, April 26, 2005

    Once again, since we were "off book" for Sunday School again this weekend, I've found some quotes in Chuck Swindoll's book So, You Want To Be Like Christ? that I'd love it if we'd get some interaction on in the "comments." Here's today's quote:

    "In order for intimacy with the Almighty to become our determined purpose, we will have to make some major changes. That process begins with an honest assessment of what stands in our way. The first and most obvious challenges we face are the enormous complications of this century and the resulting clutter it produces in our minds."

    Dr. Swindoll then lists some sources of "mind-clutter." Among them are:

    * We are busier than we need to be.
    * We don't plan for leisure, rest and rejuvination.
    * We don't savor/celebrate our accomplishments...we simply move on to the next task.
    * We worry about finances too much because we live in a materialistic culture.
    * We don't allow technology to make our lives more efficient, but rather it actually drains more of our time and energy.

    So, assuming you agree that we need to make some changes to become intimate with the Father:

    * What commitments can you realistically cut?
    * What hobby/activity should you implement to enjoy leisure and rest to rejuvinate?
    * How can you celebrate accomplishments?
    * What money worries do you have that you should give over to God?
    * How would your life be different (and positively changed) by avoiding certain technologies?

    Brent 4:19 AM
    Comments:
    i haven't read this in a while, but i would really like to start again. i just completely agree that our "mind clutter" can appear to be so much more important than anything else. For example, i really struggle with allowing school to become a number one priority, when it is most definitely NOT. i'm just thankful for a reminder to REST. :)
    posted by Blogger Keila : 8:22 PM
     
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