In discussing work-life balance, a lot of time is spend talking about technology and how it's a love/hate relationship. Check this post out, for example. Technology can save us time, but it can also promote workaholism. Look at the mobile phone - it allows anyone to reach you virtually anywhere you go these days.
"Pray Continually"
But I want to offer an additional perspective on being constantly connected. We talk about how desperately important a vibrant relationship with Christ is for effective balance and self care. Check out 1 Thessalonian 5:17 - a short, but powerful scripture verse which exhorts us to "pray continually".
What if we treated our connection to God throughout the entire day like we do the cell phone on our hip? Our antenna would always be up and our signal would always be in receiving mode. That way, when God wants to communicate with us, we're ready. As ministry servants, we risk missing out on "divine appointments" if we don't have this constant communication line open. And He can be the one to help us understand when to say "no" to a potentially-draining addition to an already-overloaded schedule...if we're listening.
So the next time you read anything about constant connectivity - think about your relationship with God. Are YOU in constant connection to His Spirit?
Stay constantly connected to God and you'll be Serving Strong!
By the way, the analogy breaks down because occasionally cell phone signals go down. But as far as God is concerned, there is never a "lost signal."
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