Monday, July 7, 2008

Hobbies

Of the many changes in my life that I've gone through over the past few months has been in my hobbies. When I was not living with the Lord, I barely ever read my Bible, didn't give my wife the time with me she needed, and basically was a big kid playing World of Warcraft and other games. I had 4 different gaming stations!! I had no real life. So what do I do now?

Now, I spend alot of time in prayer. I also read alot now. I've picked up guitar and started learning it as well. These are all things that are much less time consuming in terms of addiction and in terms of living with priorities. Prayer is a priority, and will continue to be. These other hobbies are just things I like to do...not things I feel like I must do. Basically, for the the first time in my life, I'm balanced. The only thing missing now is my wife. I wish she could see me now. I want her to see how my entire life has been changed by God...even to the point where he's put new hobbies in my life.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I feel you, Derek!

As I prepare for my trip, I imagine being around my husband again and saying, "Look at me now—now that I am FREE!" I pray my life says it, because my words are far less effective!

"Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words." - Saint Francis of Assisi