Four young employees of a fast food place, who looked to be in their late teens or early twenties, were taking a break together in a corner booth. Walking by, I noticed every one of them was glued to their phone. Instead of talking to each other, they all sat there, scrolling away in silence.
A survey I recently heard about says young people are lagging behind in literacy, when compared to previous generations. Why? 46% of 17 year olds say they are on their phones almost all the time–only stopping to do things like sleep or shower. 29% admit they do no recreational reading whatsoever.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
How can anyone rejoice, pray, and be thankful all the time? Yet some Christians do just that! Confession: a few times in my walk with God, I’ve done it too, but not for long and not lately.
Kind reader, it’s no accident that many phone apps are addictive; companies make them hard to put down on purpose. The question of the day is this: how can we be connected to the Divine like we are to our devices?
Heavenly Father, please help us experience a disciplined spiritual world that’s as strong as our “sticky” digital one.
Thank you for reading. πβ€οΈ Prayers and love.
The Stigma Stops Here.π
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