The Connected Life pt.1
The Connected Life pt.1
When Social Media Steals Your Joy
SUMMARY :
In a time of incredible technological advancements, the importance of human connection can sometimes be forgotten. As the church, we are called to love and serve one another, which requires deep, human interaction.
We live in the most connected age in history, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Technology can draw us closer to one another-or leave us isolated. The answer isn’t ditching our devices; it’s learning how to live The Connected Life and build the meaningful relationships we’re searching for.
KEY SCRIPTURE :
All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:44-47 NIV
HIGHLIGHTS :
•Your feed is full, but your soul feels empty.
•We didn’t just hand them the problem;
we modeled it for them.
*Goals for The Connected Life
1.Confront the habits that drain your peace and quietly destroy the relationships that matter most.
2. Find practical tools to guard your families from the pull of digital distraction and destruction.
3.Come out of shallow, screen-based connection and back into deep, life-giving, Christ-centered community.
The Early Church …
• Studied the Bible together.
• Shared meals together.
• Prayed together.
• Fellowshiped together.
• Worshiped God together.
• Served others together.
• Celebrated together.
You’re reaching for something that fills the moment but can’t fill your soul.
To Do This Week
• Don’t just text someone; call them.
• Don’t just pray for someone; pray with them.
•Don’t just say that you care; show up and be present.
Win The Day!
Watch:
https://youtu.be/hpjEGlhrlc8?si=tzrYFr2iDzlw6Cn9
Listen:
https://spotify.link/ldyF9FyJPXb
Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/
Join me in reading Reset and Recenter: A Christian’s Guide to Faith and Technology:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/61255