This is an extremely interesting post by Lauren Weir that raises some great questions. I agree with almost everything she has said but the applications for me are somewhat different. Prayer is an ongoing conversation with the Father that takes place all during the day. In that sense, my phone gives me that ongoing access to information as well. However, if I approach prayer like scrolling through social media, I have minimized my relationship with the Father. See what you think:
“The sun sets and rises, and all the people of the earth check their phones. The mesmerizing glow wakes us up, escorts us into the day ahead, supplying us with all we missed while we slept. Our little companion goes with us, every notification calling out to us. We wait for quiet moments to steal a glance at the screen, to slip away from work, the kids, or the boredom, and into the place that promises delight, comfort, or even rest.”