Day 4

Physically, today was a breeze, due to Sabbath. Emotionally, much easier as well because I was in more of a celebratory mode, due to Sabbath and eating! I was struck though with how much I thought about other things today than all this Lent/fast/self-discipline stuff, and consequently, how my thoughts weren't quite as focused on Christ. He was still very much present in my mind, but other things definitely vied for attention as well and got more today than they had in a few. Interesting to me that when I'm consciously denying myself, I'm focusing more on Christ. When I'm celebrating Christ, I tend to get lazy in my focus. Perhaps my celebrations need to look differently or be more intentional. Perhaps today was just an unusual or off day because I was playing catch up in other areas. Perhaps there are times to focus on other things. Still learning and processing it all. One thing I do know though . . . whether in fast or feast, I really love being with Jesus!