A prayer for trying to stay off the internet more
Almighty God,
Creator of all things, including all those Spring flowers that I haven’t spent enough time appreciating because I think for some reason that doom-scrolling is a better use of my time,
I’ve cut down some, but it doesn't seem to be enough, so I beseech thee to grant me the will to get off the internet more. You and I both know that the last thing I need is to watch another inane video, read another hot take, or buy any more shit I absolutely do not need.
In your infinite mercy, guide me away:
…from the virtual and into the actual
…from feared tomorrows into this only now
…from what I see on a screen to what I behold in my life
…from what I am manipulated to desire to what I am content to have.
When my “will power” fails me yet again, may the strength of your hand keep my own from mindlessly picking up my phone or opening my laptop.
Guide me to what is most real, because you know, O Lord, how unsuited my heart is for the artificial.
And finally, in your infinite mercy, forgive me for the hypocrisy of posting this online.
Amen.
Supporters here The Corners - I’m going to post a new thread in our chat so we can all post pics of flowers or other lovely things we see in our own neighborhoods!
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