Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16

I am back. Plugged in. This picture really captures how I felt being unplugged. This is Taylor Lake which sits at 6500ft above sea level outside of Etna, an old mining town in California. I spend the last two Saturdays there-the first one with Stephanie and the second one with Natalie. We experienced a peaceful, unhurried time that allowed us to connect with each other and with God. Being away from my computer, cell phone, twitter, facebook, blog, etc., created space in my day for God and my daughters in such a way that the days actually seemed longer. Often my wanderings and distractions with technology steal serious amounts of time—time for others, time for God, time for prayer, time for rest.

LET'S PRAY TOGETHER
Father, thank You for the gift of connecting through technology. I want to live wisely, making the most of the days on earth that You have given me. Help me to fight all the distractions of life that I might live out what Jesus wants for me each day. I pray that You would help us as a church take this one life you have given us, individually and corporately, and live it to the fullest.