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Day 53 of Photo Inspirations — UNPLUGGED!!
\nI just returned home from a 3-day; 3-night ACTS Retreat where I was completely unplugged from technology — can you even imagine that I could survive without my computer, social media or my phone OR a clock or watch for that long? <\/p>\n

Most of you know I’m ALWAYS on my phone, talking about mobile services, texting, checking emails — it’s my business.  You know I’m always on social media — it’s my mission to bring light to the world.   And, probably most importantly, is my watch — that provides my ability to be on-time for this and that —  for when I get up, when I’m at my next meeting, when I eat, when I go to bed.   But, this weekend — it was all about ESSENTIALS — essentials like meeting with other women, meeting with God,  and giving devotion and 100% focus on Him.   And it was exactly what I needed. <\/p>\n

There are no adequate words to describe the refreshing I received just from cutting lose of the chains that held me captive……and I didn’t even realize it.  My heart is full to overflowing of the awe and wonder and absolute life-transformation that took place in me and the others.  Indeed, the acronym for ACTS: adoration, community, theology and service — all became so tangibly real to me by beautiful women who welcomed us into a place of all-out abandonment from distractions for full-on pursuing of intimate time with God. <\/p>\n

Now that I’m back home — unpacking and getting reaquainted with business-as- usual, routines, expectations from others, dealing with life and all the stuff that life brings, I still will draw from the peaceful waters of peace, reflection, simplicity of listening to His still small voice even in the noisy chaos of this busy world.  I know I’ll find Him there — because it’s not about the noise or the lack of it — it’s about Him and me — finding a moment here and a moment there to continue whispering sweet words into each other’s ears — recognizing Him in the wind, the snow, the savory smells in the air and in a warm home, in the bustling of little children running around, in the smile and touch of a friend.  I will still find a place to BE STILL and KNOW HE IS GOD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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