1. Safe Wake
2. Prep for Valley High School
3. Safe walk to FAME. The African guy tried to harass me with questions about coming to their church.
4. Safe walk to the 214 station. Safe ride on 214 to the Civic Center.
5. Safe ride on 110 to Karen
6. Arrival at VHS at 2:05pm
7. Was at Ms Bency's office and was told she had traveled to a conference.
8. Ms Ouiza and others at the class. Over 13 students in class including a female. Snacks for the students.
Class Details:
a) Structure in Music
b) Tone and Bass Exercises
d) Kpanlogo claps
e) Rolls and Fingers Exercises
9. Ghana boy Eugene and Friend in class to support.
10. Post class phone charging
11. 110 back to Charleston
12. Charleston 206 to Charleston Outlets and EZ Pawn
13. Walked safely to 99s to shop.
March 7
Escaping the Noise
Bible in a Year:
Deuteronomy 3–4; Mark 10:32–52
Today's Scripture & Insight:
Several years ago, the president of a college suggested that students join her in “powering down” for an evening. Although the students agreed, it was with great reluctance that they laid aside their cell phones and entered the chapel. For the next hour, they sat quietly in a service of music and prayer. Afterward, one participant described the experience as “a wonderful opportunity to calm down . . . a place to just tune out all of the extra noise.”
Sometimes, it’s difficult to escape “extra noise.” The clamor of both our external and internal worlds can be deafening. But when we’re willing to “power down,” we begin to understand the psalmist’s reminder of the necessity to be still so we can know God (Psalm 46:10). In 1 Kings 19, we discover as well that when the prophet Elijah looked for the Lord, he didn’t find Him in the pandemonium of the wind or the earthquake or the fire (vv. 9–13). Instead, Elijah heard God’s gentle whisper (v. 12).
Extra noise is practically guaranteed during celebrations. When families and friends come together, it’s likely a time of animated conversations, excess food, boisterous laughter, and sweet expressions of love. But when we quietly open our hearts, we find that time with God is even sweeter. Like Elijah, we’re more likely to encounter God in the stillness. And sometimes, if we listen, we too will hear that gentle whisper.
Today's Reflection
What will help you draw close to God in silence and solitude? How can you regularly “power down” both your devices and your busy mind?
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