Traction vs. Distraction – Wednesday

Week 4 | IN – Being Loved More

Listen instead of reading

Take a Moment

Ask God what He wants to show you before reading today

Read The Daily

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)

Let’s continue from yesterday’s idea of finding peace in the pause.  Nir Eyal wrote the playbook that pretty much all of the major tech companies use to create their super-compelling (addictive/Irresistible?) web sites, apps, etc. The book is called Hooked. Then… A funny thing happened. Nir found himself hooked to the very technology he helped create.So…  He wrote another book. This one’s called Indistractable. It’s all about how to UNHOOK ourselves from mindless use of technology so we can use technology in a more positive way.  One key phrase that caught my attention was his distinction between traction and distraction.  

Here’s Nir: “Imagine a line that represents the value of everything you do throughout your day. To the right, the actions are positive; to the left, they are negative.  On the right side of the continuum is traction. We can think of traction as the actions that draw us toward where we want to go in life.   On the left side is distraction, the opposite of traction, the word means the ‘drawing away of the mind.’ Distractions impede us from making progress towards our purpose in life.  We all have probably thought about our distractions, but what about the opposite and more positive Traction?  

Drawing near to God isn’t about perfect words or actions; it’s about coming as you are, ready to receive His unconditional love and grace. This genuine connection fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, grounded in the reality of Jesus’ love for us. In practice, maybe consider turning off your phone for a period each day, choosing instead to spend time in prayer, reading the Bible or just quietly trying to listen to God speak to you. . This intentional disconnect from digital distractions opens up space for a deeper connection with God, where you can experience His love and grace in a way that truly satisfies your soul.

Don’t forget this week’s Chasing Epic Challenge is to slow down and take 5 minutes or more to pray.  The Epic Life app can guide you. 

Prayer for the Day

God what are you  showing me?  What am I going to do about it? 

God help me to see one person that I can serve through a kind word, random act of kindness, or simple gift today?

Make sure you complete the reading or comment today.

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