Tomorrow is the beginning of advent in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
It is a traditionally a strict abstinence (i.e. no meat, eggs, or dairy products).
Before I developed some allergies and food sensitivities, I kept this fast. Now, I limit portions and unhealthy eating during this time. The whole point is to make some "room in the inn" in our spirits for Christ.
With the days growing darker and colder, it's a quiet, reflective time.
Although life's busyness is often inescapable, we can make our interiors a little less busy, a little more still.
How best to use the gifts and talents bestowed on us? What to cut back for a season? What to eliminate forever?
Advent is an opportunity for improvement, to become better equipped for God's purpose for us.
Today, I'm on the advent of advent.
Whenever yours begins, may it be blessed.
It is a traditionally a strict abstinence (i.e. no meat, eggs, or dairy products).
Before I developed some allergies and food sensitivities, I kept this fast. Now, I limit portions and unhealthy eating during this time. The whole point is to make some "room in the inn" in our spirits for Christ.
With the days growing darker and colder, it's a quiet, reflective time.
Although life's busyness is often inescapable, we can make our interiors a little less busy, a little more still.
How best to use the gifts and talents bestowed on us? What to cut back for a season? What to eliminate forever?
Advent is an opportunity for improvement, to become better equipped for God's purpose for us.
Today, I'm on the advent of advent.
Whenever yours begins, may it be blessed.
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