Post by Admin-Dave Miserendino on Mar 9, 2022 17:54:55 GMT
Week #2: Teen Lenten Forum
What Are We Giving Up This Lent? What about Distractions?
In the spirit of “giving up” something for Lent, I want you to consider giving up some of your distractions!
With your busy lives, there is no shortage of distractions. You know the list: Twitter, Facebook, texting, not to mention drama with classmates, parents, and employers, along with stress from tests, sports, and work. There is no way you can give up all of those distractions during Lent, but even trying to limit a few would be helpful.
Of course technology is the major distraction for all of us! You do not necessarily have to give up technology completely but rather discipline yourselves by trying one or more of the following ideas:
• Turn off your cell phone for a period of time every night with your family.
• Check Facebook or other social networks before you start your homework and afterward rather than throughout your work time.
• Turn music off sometimes: in the car, at home, walking or jogging. Perhaps you could turn on Christian music instead.
• Is doing homework with the TV on lengthening the time it takes to get it done? You may find some time there.
Reflection Questions for Giving Things Up During Lent (Just to think about)
• Is God calling you to spend your time a different way? Where have you needed “more time?” Has it been with God, with family, with friends, or has it been alone time?
• What are the non-optional (school, homework, job, chores, family events) and optional (free time) activities in your life?
• How can you spend more time alone, with God, or with others if you shifted how you used your free time?
Response: Please reflect on the two questions below and then post your answers on the Forum. For those taking this Forum for Discipleship Credit: You have until Wednesday, March 23rd at Midnight to post your response. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPLETE FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME INITIAL ARE IN THE POST, so I know who it is that is responding.
1) What are some of the major distractions in your own life?
2) What will you do to focus more on God and not be distracted?
The next topic will be posted by March 23rd. Please let Dave know if you have any questions - DaveM@olmercy.com
What Are We Giving Up This Lent? What about Distractions?
In the spirit of “giving up” something for Lent, I want you to consider giving up some of your distractions!
With your busy lives, there is no shortage of distractions. You know the list: Twitter, Facebook, texting, not to mention drama with classmates, parents, and employers, along with stress from tests, sports, and work. There is no way you can give up all of those distractions during Lent, but even trying to limit a few would be helpful.
Of course technology is the major distraction for all of us! You do not necessarily have to give up technology completely but rather discipline yourselves by trying one or more of the following ideas:
• Turn off your cell phone for a period of time every night with your family.
• Check Facebook or other social networks before you start your homework and afterward rather than throughout your work time.
• Turn music off sometimes: in the car, at home, walking or jogging. Perhaps you could turn on Christian music instead.
• Is doing homework with the TV on lengthening the time it takes to get it done? You may find some time there.
Reflection Questions for Giving Things Up During Lent (Just to think about)
• Is God calling you to spend your time a different way? Where have you needed “more time?” Has it been with God, with family, with friends, or has it been alone time?
• What are the non-optional (school, homework, job, chores, family events) and optional (free time) activities in your life?
• How can you spend more time alone, with God, or with others if you shifted how you used your free time?
Response: Please reflect on the two questions below and then post your answers on the Forum. For those taking this Forum for Discipleship Credit: You have until Wednesday, March 23rd at Midnight to post your response. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPLETE FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME INITIAL ARE IN THE POST, so I know who it is that is responding.
1) What are some of the major distractions in your own life?
2) What will you do to focus more on God and not be distracted?
The next topic will be posted by March 23rd. Please let Dave know if you have any questions - DaveM@olmercy.com
