"I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me."Deuteronomy 5:6-7
Many people think they can not possibly exist without some sort of ‘screen’ in front of them be it the television, movie theater, computer, iPad, games, or cell phone but alas there is a way to go ‘old school’ and break free for a good portion of the day aside from having to use it say at your job.
Technology has become almost like a ‘god’ or idol in life. Think about your living room. What is probably smack dab in the center up on the wall? The flat screen TV. Beckoning turn me on, escape, relax, veg out.
Purpose in your heart you won’t mindlessly just grab the remote and sit there but instead grab your Bible and notebook and do a word study in scripture on say the tongue,grace, freedom, miracles. After you get into a new pattern and start enjoying the quiet you might even get into a good book, get creative in your home, or even get outside and enjoy nature. Use the ‘screen’ for good and not evil when you have to and keep a record of how much it occupies your life then decide you want to go beyond that and break free.
PRAYER: There is good to be found in some of our devices but yet also they can take us away from relationships, cause rude behavior, hurt people directly or indirectly. Help me to only use my devices sparingly to share your love with others. Help anyone who is addicted and may not even be aware to be able to take a once a week tech break. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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