Pulling the Plug

Contolling my internet usage has always been something that I've struggled with since the beginning of public access to the world wide web - I believe I was fifteen when I began using internet in our home. I have recently begun to realize the exhorbant amount of time I waste online... some things are really worthwhile (emailing friends, checking the news, etc), but for the most part it's a good portion of my day that I won't get back and very little fruit to show for it. Point in case: I just spent the last two hours adding photos to my Facebook account that probably no one will ever see.

Anyway, our Wed. night small group has agreed to commiting to forty days of intense prayer, outreach to those who don't know Christ and mutual building up of the body of Christ, and seeking to become more consistent in spiritual disciplines. I have decided during this time (beginning Thursday, Oct. 12) to discontinue using excessive internet use (except for email, news, or specific information - by grace, not by the law) so I can devote more time to prayer and meditation, as well as helping to realign priorities in regard to time and energy. I have definitely decided that I want to gain control of this area of my life. And so, this of course means that I will be refraining to use blogs, MySpace, Facebook, etc.

So farewell, internet community - if you would like to communicate with me, feel free to email or call. I also encourage you to join us in assessing the usage of your time, and see where you can refrain from some activities to seek the Lord, enjoy Him, communicate and meditate on Him. It's not a bad thing to unplug for a while.