Staying Faithful in a Distracted World

@annierose (21583)
Philippines
August 24, 2024 11:20pm CST
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in our own gadgets and busy routines. Sometimes, without even thinking, we might reach for our phones as soon as we wake up, forgetting to start the day with a prayer. It makes me reflect on my own actions. Do they really show that God is important in my life? With so many distractions around us, it’s a challenge to keep God at the center. This has made me wonder: How can I make sure that I’m putting God first, even when life gets busy?
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• India
25 Aug
If your conviction is hard, then distractions are mere illusions and you would not bother. There are few mylotters who took on the weight loss challenge. They did have distractions but then they were resolved to lose the weight and never looked at the distractions. Their focus was only on weight loss. They were thinking of weight loss through out the day and that habit for over 20-25 days made them focus only on their target. Also keep a dedicated time for prayers and things you would like to priortize. That would definitely help!
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
25 Aug
@RevivedWarrior You’re absolutely right! Strong conviction can really help push past distractions. I love how you compared it to staying focused on a goal like weight loss. Having that dedicated time for prayer and priorities really does make a difference. Thank you for your insightful words!
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@jstory07 (139627)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Aug
I take the time at the end of my day before I go to bed.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
25 Aug
@jstory07 Taking time at the end of the day is such a peaceful way to wind down and reflect. It’s a beautiful way to end the day on a positive note. Thanks for sharing how you stay connected with God!
@Kandae11 (54986)
25 Aug
Start the day with a prayer, or a Bible verse on your phone.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
31 Aug
Thank you, @Kandae11! That’s a great suggestion. Starting the day with a prayer or reading a Bible verse on my phone can definitely help keep my focus on God, even with all the distractions.
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@peachpurple (13962)
• Malaysia
25 Aug
Make it a habit to pray after u have a glimpse of your phone message, excluding browsing websites. After i on data, look at messages, i start the rosary b4 browsing
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
25 Aug
@peachpurple That's a great habit! Starting the day with a prayer, even after checking messages, is such a meaningful way to stay connected with God. I love the idea of incorporating the rosary before diving into the rest of the day. Thanks for sharing!