It amazes and saddens me how many Christians are so wrapped up in bemoaning the despair in the world that they forget, or are willfully ignorant of, the fact that we are the Earth's stewards, and that it is worth defending physically, mentally and spiritually.
I've read many endorsements of the value of a deliberate walk out in nature. But this articulates that value in a fresh specificity that is attractive.
Yes, I absolutely see how small attention spans can affect your prayer life 💯 If you cannot be bored, sitting in silence with God will be VERY difficult.
As a home educator this reminds me immediately of Charlotte Mason and her high value for cultivating the Habit of Attention. She recognized the importance of attention the late 1800s. How much more so for children [and their parents who lead by example] today.
As a Christ-follower, the idea of attention being a form of prayer…the honour we give the Creator when we take time to notice his works and in them find glimpses of his character - this is a deep well of refreshment for the weary soul; a wonderful alternative when words are hard to find. Thank you for your compelling communication of these ideas.
It amazes and saddens me how many Christians are so wrapped up in bemoaning the despair in the world that they forget, or are willfully ignorant of, the fact that we are the Earth's stewards, and that it is worth defending physically, mentally and spiritually.
Attention is a form of prayer! Absolutely this.
This made me think about how much of perception is really a discipline. Beauty is everywhere, but seeing it requires a mind quiet enough to notice.
I've read many endorsements of the value of a deliberate walk out in nature. But this articulates that value in a fresh specificity that is attractive.
We truly need as many reasons for a nature walk as we can find!
Yes, I absolutely see how small attention spans can affect your prayer life 💯 If you cannot be bored, sitting in silence with God will be VERY difficult.
As a home educator this reminds me immediately of Charlotte Mason and her high value for cultivating the Habit of Attention. She recognized the importance of attention the late 1800s. How much more so for children [and their parents who lead by example] today.
As a Christ-follower, the idea of attention being a form of prayer…the honour we give the Creator when we take time to notice his works and in them find glimpses of his character - this is a deep well of refreshment for the weary soul; a wonderful alternative when words are hard to find. Thank you for your compelling communication of these ideas.