Last week I ended a period of 40 days where I did not listen to any radio or watched any TV. I did this radio/TV fast not out of some religious obligation or duty, but because I realized these items were addictions in my life that got in the way of my relationship with God. I am not satisfied where I am with God. I want to go deeper, know Him more and be more obedient to Him in every area of my life.
Fasting TV wasn't that difficult as I watch very little TV anyway. However, not listening to the radio in my car was very difficult. I had become used to, and in some ways dependent, on the noise that the radio provided. The first week without radio was challenging and I found myself being bored, irritated and impatient during my times in the car with silence. As that passed I learned to utilize this time as an opportunity to dialog with God my Father, sometimes being quiet and just listening, while others times praying or worshiping.
I am now several days out of my radio 'fast.' I've only turned on the radio once. Before I craved this diversion in the car, now I don't need it. In it's place I've substituted silence and communion with my God which is a pretty good trade-off in my book!
What in your life is keeping you from a deeper relationship with God?
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