Reset and Recenter: A Christian's Guide to Faith and Technologyનમૂનો

Thriving in a Technological World

Take a few peace-filled breaths and imagine yourself one year from today.

You wake up in the morning, unrushed. You pick up your phone on the way out the door and realize you somehow feel lighter. Today, your phone wasn’t your alarm, or a morning reminder of headlines, or a distraction from the people around you. You made it through getting up, brushing your teeth, and getting dressed without it.

Maybe you used your phone for a morning devotion or as a reminder of what you’re praying about. But you put your phone down again before breakfast. Whether by yourself or with others, you didn’t feel empty, distracted, or like something was missing.

When you finally look at your notifications, they are streamlined to who and what God has placed in front of you.

You feel the breath in your lungs. You see your neighbors and say hello. You have the mental margin to hear yourself think, and it feels more like prayer and less like worry.

You have reset your relationship with technology, and you’re free to live the full and overflowing life Jesus has for you.

Technology is pretty amazing. It closes the distance between far-off friends and family. It allows people around the world unlimited access to God’s Word through the Bible App. It helps us experience new perspectives and worldviews that ultimately deepen our understanding of God.

At the same time, it can be a major distraction. It can cause anxiety and depression—and detract from our sense of purpose and joy in the people and life God has for us.

Our relationship with technology will influence how we follow Jesus, because it touches nearly every aspect of our lives. But like our whole lives—and the whole world, by extension—any and every part of technology can be redeemed by God and used for His good.

Journal and Reflect

• As you complete this Bible Plan, how will you continue in the ways God has been renewing you?
• What areas or relationships in your life feel stronger?
• How has your relationship with God grown deeper?
• Where do you feel like you’re experiencing a truly abundant life? How will you sustain this over time?

Pray

Heavenly Father, please help me to shine Your light in this dark world. I want to share Your love with others and keep in step with the Holy Spirit. Please help me to maintain the positive changes I’ve made in my habits so I can best serve You. Help me keep my mind fixed on You and on what is good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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