Te Life you've always wanted

Just finished reading the book by John Ortberg and wanted to write down some stuff somewhere that I can't lose it, before I return the book and forget everything.

The things that stood out for me:

- diff between trying and training- should be training to be like Jesus, hadn't really thought of it like that. And training suggests you start 'easier' and build up to harder stuff.

- Having a day set aside for just doing stuff for others and not telling anyone about it.

- Extended Solitude:

Arrange the day around listening to God. the following format is adapted from Glandion Carney's book 'the spirital formation toolkit'

8-9am Prepare your mind and heart, take a walk, or do whatever will help you set aside concerns over tasks and responsibilities. Try to arrange your morning so you can remain in silence from the time you awaken.

9-11am read and meditate on Scripture, taking time to stop to reflect when God seems to be speaking to you through the text.

11-12 Write down responses to what you have read. Speak to God about them.

12-1pm Eat lunch and take a walk, reflecting on the morning.

1-2pm Take a nap

2-3pm Set goals that emerge from the day's reflection.

3-4pm Write down these goals and other thoughts in a journal. You may want to do this in the form of a letter to God. Prepare to reenter society.





I think I can do this one. I'm not too bad at solitude but it doesn't mean I'm any good at focussing that time on God! plus I like the sound of an afternoon nap - I never do that!