For us as believers, it takes a longer attention span to sit with the Lord and grow our relationship.
In this episode, Shireen talks about her most recent trip and recalls her daughter having difficulty remaining focused after a new church experience went long. She emphasized the impact of cultural and technological changes on our attention spans. As a society, we are forced to adjust, but God won’t. Micah and Shireen stress the importance of cultivating longer attention spans to develop deeper relationships with God and each other. They advocate for intentional quiet time with the Lord, suggesting practices like walking, journaling, and reading to foster this connection. Micah and Shireen conclude by encouraging individuals to reflect on their quiet time practices and how they can improve their focus and relationship with God. Any relationship requires attention, to cultivate that, we still need practice to grow our attention span.
As you listen to this podcast, reflect on these questions:
What does quiet time look like to you? What can you replace in your day now with quiet time? How can you grow your attention span? What is your starting point?