An Analog Life in a Digital WorldSample

It might feel kind of funny to be reading a plan about curbing your screen time… that you have accessed via a screen… in an age when the church is eagerly exploring new ways to engage people through their screens. But it’s no secret that we can leverage new technology for God’s glory. Today’s screens can become the medium for sharing the best news in the history of the world - that there is a God who loves us and wants to reconcile us to himself!

Paul understood this concept when he said, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some” (ESV). He took the time to understand who he was trying to reach, and that determined how he tried to reach them. He met them where they were and used what they knew and understood, what they saw and experienced, to teach them about the Savior of the whole world. Paul was both faithful and flexible. By increasing his effectiveness, he also increased the Kingdom. 

We want to use technology intentionally and carefully, because we will be faithful and flexible in how we invite people into the family of God. How are you using technology in your life? How can you take what you’re already using and be faithful and flexible in sharing the gospel, encouragement, or love with others?

Take a Next Step:  We are halfway through our mealtime challenge. How has it been going? Recommit to allowing no screens during meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner – by yourself and with others) for the last half of this plan. 

Use this prompt to lead you into prayer:

God, thank you for going to great lengths to save me. I want you to use my life to point others to your Son…