Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Too much time online?

The Christian Post reports on a new study that reveals more Americans are spending time online and less time with each other. And I can guarantee you, if Americans are spending less time with each other, American Christians are spending even less time with God.

The study points out that more than 24 hours a week are spent online in the average American household, and that doesn’t include the many, many hours watching TV. In contrast to hours a day spent consuming media, the average American Christian spends 8 minutes a day praying. There’s something desperately wrong with that picture.

The internet is a great blessing and a great communication tool, but sometimes we just need to unplug. We can’t expect God to bring revival to the American church when we spend so little time communing with him. I include myself in that. I would encourage you this week to unplug for at least an hour, at least one day this week, and spend time with your Creator and Redeemer, seeking to know him more. For the One who gave His life for us, one hour is the very least we can give.

From Slice of Laodicea blog

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