Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 17 "But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face 18 so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret ; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Well, just call me a hypocrite!
You see, it has been one week since I posted on Facebook. I mean REALLY posted. I did post to let everyone know Akiho's family in Japan was safe, but that is only because I received 10 calls/emails asking.
And I have given out a thumbs up like, or a happy birthday comment -- but for one full week I have not expressed my opinion where all can see. I have not shared my whit, my comments, my joys or my frustrations. I will fast from this attention for the 40 days of Lent, if God would strengthen me to do so.
And what is more, I have not announced this to the Facebook world. Only a few people, very close friends and family, in the real world, know of my abstinence.
Soon, my husband and I will chaperon a trip to Texas for the band and choir at the highschooler. I have been asked to post videos and pictures of the kids. I will do this, but with out my comments. At fiist thought, I was just going to use my husband's or son's or daughter's account. But then I would be tempted to add a few words, or a caption, or a comment. I am going to try to resist. It is harder than I thought it would be, and it has only been one week.
So what am I doing with all my comments, videos, and wish I could say posts? I have been journaling them in private. I have been writing them to myself without affirmations from the world.
Yep, very different from me. Getting quiet and going in. Really, I think that is what Lent may really be about.
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