I led a group session this past weekend in Tennessee about the spiritual disciplines. We discussed how we can open ourselves up to God so that God can direct us.
I talked about the idea of "unplugging" and found it really challenging to me.
Unplugging calls us to leave the virtual world of technology in order to be present to God and others. Doing this allows us to be fully present to and uninterrupted in one's interactions with God and others.
Deuteronomy 8:10-11 states "When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God."
This is what can be done to unplug:
-unplug electronic devices that interrupt relationships
-refrain from the use of e-mail
-abstain from video recreation
-devote time and attention to others without interruption (no texting)
-communicate face to face rather than virtually (no texting)
-refuse to put sensitive human interaction into electronic form (facebook)
-have a no e-mail workday
-have an e-mail free weekend
Doing this allows one to settle into uninterrupted quiet time with Jesus.
1 comment:
This would be an interesting journey to take. I have been contemplating limiting my "electronic time" in pursuit of more personal time (with God and others).
Have you gone through with 'unplugging'?ce
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