In mid-August I posted about the practice in Ukraine where everyone stops in their tracks at 9:00 a.m. - daily - to remember those who have died in the war.
I mentioned that when it's 9:00 a.m. in Ukraine it's the middle of the night where I live but that I'd set a daily alarm on my phone to stop and pray for the people of Ukraine.
I chose 3:00 p.m. and I want to share my experience with you. First, the alarm reminds me daily of something I'd easily, otherwise, totally forget. Second, the alarm always takes me by surprise - I'm not waiting for it or expecting it. The result is that I'm confronted on a daily basis with a comparison between whatever I'm doing - and thinking about my brothers and sisters in Ukraine and what they're experiencing.
I end up being grateful for the freedom in which I live and prayerfully mindful of others who live with the constant threat of being attacked.
It's any easy thing to do - and no one needs to know what you're doing, even if they're sitting right beside you when your phone rings.
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