We can only have one thought at a time and take one step at a time
Short Attention Spans
Today’s devotional brings up the topic “Short Attention Spans”. The writer begins by saying, “Most of us spend our days staring at the huge Mountain of Too Much. Because most of us have too much of everything in our lives, it's easy to become overwhelmed. One of the results of the Mountain of Too Much is that our attention span gets shorter and shorter.” It is then explained “Time spent doing nothing is an antidote to superficiality. It encourages and develops the skills to focus and pay attention for both the short and long hauls and helps us to probe below the surface, not just skim it.”
This made me think on two scripture verses. The first comes from Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” The other is from Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” I have come to tell myself that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) but I cannot do all things. May we be encouraged today if we are victims of Mountains of Too Much, to identify a project that requires ongoing attention and ask: What kind of quiet time do I need to support and encourage my ability to stick with it? I am considering getting back into reading a book a month and/ or going old school and working a puzzle or putting something together. What about you?
Acts 2:38 NRSV
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
God gives us the opportunity to begin again. May we accept the outward manifestation of this invitation and work to pray for forgiveness when we may fall short in our everyday lives.🙏🏽💚🦋🌈
We can only have one thought at a time and take one step at a time, my friend.
