When I have a few hours to sit and reflect, I will write the "40th Day" assessment of this experiment. I am waiting for the activities of Easter to pass and deadlines for the May papers. We print at the end of the week, and then things will seem — sane. At least for a few days. When planning for the interfaith forum and Solace for the Children 2011 hosting preparing for summer is done — my brain might have more capacity.
So please don't forget to check back. I want to give a full report, and that will just take a little time.
The short answer? Morning prayer, silence, scripture combined with a focus (the pressure!) on doing at least one good deed a day yields a closeness to God that is invigorating. Try it. I can't stop.
What happens when you deliberately tweak your conscience to be more aware of meeting others' needs? Every day? And if it happens to be Lent...for 40 days? What does that look like? What deeds would transpire? What blessings come back? How do we listen for direction? Wake up each morning and decide to be intentional about bringing others better into focus with a little prayer, silence and scripture. Let the daily deeding commence! #DoingUntoOthers #OthersFirst #OneDeedADayGo
How to Do-Good
Quick How-To Guide: Start the day with a little silence, scripture (via Forward Day by Day, if you choose) and prayer. Then open your eyes and make it a practice to be hyper-aware of who and what's going on around you. Deploy that deed with confidence when God gives you his signature gentle nudge. This may feel awkward and unnatural. #NoWorries #GoWithIt #DeedWellDone #BlessingsEnsueJustWait
Sunday, April 24, 2011
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