Have you ever thought about what you’re missing out on? I mean when you’re on your phone, ipad, or laptop, spending time on social media or binge watching youtube or tiktok, do you think about what is happening around you that you’re missing out on?
I have.
Me and you, we are missing out on the birds chirping on the trees right outside our doors. We are missing out on the people around you, real interaction instead of just faces on a screen.
We are missing out on time with God.
I’ve thought about this a decent amount lately (partially due to my siblings reminding me, and my physical health), and I realize that I have been spending at least 2 hours on my computer on a daily basis.
That is a lot of time on a screen when you think about life outside of the computer. That’s a lot of time that I would sure rather use spending to with Jesus.
I think what put this on my heart was when a speaker at my church said, “You can’t just keep praying to God to give and give and give when you aren’t giving back to Him.”
What is it that you aren’t giving when you ask to receive? For me, my flaw is my time. I am not giving God time like I ask Him to do for me.
You can see that this works in human relationships as well. You have to both give your time to each other in order for your friendship to flourish. It cannot be one-sided.
I am challenging myself and others to get rid of what is getting rid of Him. For me, this means that I will, from now on, limit my computer time day to day. Eventually I may get it down to half hour.
What is your challenge? Are you scrolling for hours? Are you too busy with what is happening in the world that you are losing sight of Him? Reflect, and pray for guidance as I am now so that you can get closer to the One Being that truly loves you.