Breaking Hidden Habits to Find True Healing in ChristSample

ESCAPING MINDLESS SCROLLING

Do you sometimes look at your watch and are surprised at how the time flew? The habit of endless scrolling on social media or video apps can quickly become a trap. What begins as harmless entertainment can soon consume hours of our day, robbing us of time with God, family and meaningful moments. It can even cause you to fall behind on your studies or to miss deadlines at work, bringing financial consequences! This is serious stuff!

God calls us to walk wisely, using our time with purpose. Mindless scrolling often feeds anxiety, insecurity and spiritual dullness, but there is hope. Through His Spirit, God renews our minds and teaches us to focus on what gives life. We don't need to be ruled by our devices; we can choose what fills our eyes and thoughts. When we fix our gaze on Jesus, everything changes, including our habits.

LET US GET PRACTICAL

When you're scrolling without even thinking, what is it that your heart is really searching for? Do you realise that the Lord is inviting you to connect with Him? Do you give enough time to Him? Do you find yourself even interrupting your times with God by quickly scrolling to check something?

Before you open a social app, pause for 30 seconds. Whisper a simple prayer like:

"Jesus, I'm here. I feel restless, please speak to me."

Consider opening your Bible App instead and do not do anything else unless you have read just one verse from Psalms or Proverbs. Let that one moment be a seed of connection with God. Set a reminder once a day to do this until it becomes a new rhythm.

PRAYER

Father, forgive me for wasting time online. Help me to use my time wisely and live with intention. Jesus, renew my mind and teach me to fill my heart with what pleases You.