Recently,
I became an owner of an iPhone. I have
fought upgrading phones for a long time.
My old phone, what I referred to as my “dumb” phone, worked just fine. It wasn’t a flip phone, just a small cell
phone with a sliding keyboard which I loved. J
It was easy to operate, not technical for my slow-working mind, and it
felt comfortable to me. However, there were downsides to it, too.
For
one, people sent me messages that I weren't able to read because my phone
wouldn’t recognize the emojis.
Consequently, I missed out on some news and pictures. Another negative
to my “dumb” phone was its screen size.
I admit my eyes were strained at times. J
But now, with this new phone, I receive all my messages, emojis, and
pictures/videos without any problem. I
know the iPhone will be a great tool; I just need to figure out how to use and
take advantage of all its features.
Now,
as I was debating about this phone upgrade, another thought crossed my
mind. Perhaps I need to upgrade my
spiritual walk as well. Too many times I
find myself taking my relationship with God, my Heavenly Father, not seriously
enough. I know He is with me no matter
where I am or what I am doing, but I often fail to appreciate His activity in
my life. Even during my quiet,
meditative times with Him, I am confronted with distractions. My thoughts are
easily interrupted by outside influences (text messages, phone calls, gazing
out a window, etc.) So how can I upgrade my spiritual journey?
First
and foremost, pray! I need to ask
God to forgive my ingratitude and inconsistency and then ask Him to assist me with my upgrade. Then, I need
to listen intently to His
suggestions as the Holy Spirit reveals them to me. Next, I need to keep reading His Word by selecting a passage, then pay attention to how
it applies to me and my life. I also
need to keep reading devotionals/books that speak the truth of God’s Word. Finally, I need to communicate with fellow believers and share my faith. Those are my personal steps to upgrading my
spiritual walk. I only hope I can
accomplish them at a faster rate than it’s taking me in learning how to operate
my iPhone.
“You therefore, beloved, since you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own
steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; but grow in the
grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.
Amen.” 2 Peter 3: 17-18
