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Hi,
What are you thinking about, right now?
A Harvard University study found something interesting: the average person spends almost HALF of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they are presently doing! I guess it shows we can be so easy distracted – often to bad thoughts.
But I have good news – there is a remedy!
Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever things are…noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” (NKJV)
The most obvious distraction culprits are the digital devices that keep us so disengaged. Today, distraction and deception are turbo powered. Algorithms exploit our desires – and scams, predators, deepfakes and misinformation (i.e., lies!) cause even greater harm.
Even secular leaders recognise the problem. For example, the Federal Government has this week doubled the penalty for social media companies not doing enough to keep under-16s off their platforms – now up to $99 million.
While regulation can be good, our human hearts actually need transformation.
Ezekiel 36:26 speaks directly to this deeper need and reveals the source of real change: “I (God) will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you” (NKJV). Such a revival in our own hearts will undoubtedly spill over into our families, communities and nation.
So, here’s my encouragement today: 1) Switch off the negative influences.
2) Prayerfully tune into God’s Word daily. 3) Ask God to change you and let Him do it.
And remember, Vision is here to help you on the journey – a trusted friend, with you wherever you go to help you look to God, daily.
Keep looking up and keep sharing Jesus!
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