I think it is safe to say that our culture is VERY distracted. We live in a fast pace place with things constantly going on and or phones continuously buzzing. There are kids to take to practice, dishes to clean, Netflix shows to watch, and most importantly Facebook profiles to scroll through. It is a struggle to have a quite time without the endless tug of something else to do. In my life these distractions have become very dangerous.. It has put a choke hold around my prayer life and tried to severe my connection with God. It is extremely frustrating and I think there are steps that need to be taken. 1. Step back. Seems simple enough.. until you try it. When was the last time you sat still for 5 minutes and did nothing and you weren't haunted by all the things that "need" to be done? IT'S HARD! I just tried and maybe made it 38 seconds. That is scary to me. Okay, so breathe, and step back and evaluate what your distractions are. If your distractions include social media, your phone buzzing, and binge watching I think you'll enjoy the next step. 2. Turn off. At times this is impossible and I get that but maybe just 10 minutes? Put your phone on silent or do not disturb mode. Turn off the TV. Close the laptop. And be with God. Read His word or just pray to Him. Or just sit in His presence. 3. Plug in. I recently was at a restaurant where I saw a family of 4 not even looking at each other. They sat there on their phones. It broke my heart. Instead of plugging into Facebook and scrolling through your newsfeed plug in to those around you. Maybe even give up social media for a while.. (It won't miss you, I promise.) Our world has lost a sense of true community and the internet is not going to give you that.. Put down the phone or whatever new tablet is out there and see the faces in front of you. Reach out and go towards real conversation. See people where they are and love them! My prayer is that we can limit our distractions and be with God. I know in my life if I look at the distractions around me, I will then see what my heart's desires are.. Is it to honor God, or to scroll through countless news feeds and figure out what Beyonce named her new puppy.. It is time to push aside these things that truly do not matter and live a present life where I am, and constantly be in prayer.
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