Disconnect to reconnect : Baptist Bible Hour

Disconnect to reconnect

Posted by: Lasserre on July 7, 2011

I recently came across an internet post on Phil Cooke’s blog. He writes:

“Mobile devices, computers and social media are wonderful things indeed. They’ve transformed our lives and our world in countless positive ways. But make no mistake, while we’re more connected than ever (and maybe because we’re more “connected” than ever), we’re more disconnected than ever from our families.

Ever texted your child in his or her room to tell them that dinner is ready? Are instant messages replacing conversations at the dinner table? Are you talking to your kids about their “status”? Or, reading about it on Facebook? Because I’m sure this rings true to more of us that it should, I‘m issuing a challenge today to dads across the country. Disconnect. That’s right… disconnect your digital device… and reconnect with your family…

Remember—your kids watch your behavior more than they listen to your words. And when they see you unable to disconnect from email, text messages and Twitter, You’re telling them that what’s on your phone is more important to you than they are.”

The culture in which we live is changing. The family as God designed it is under attack. Parents are often distracted and fail to spend adequate time with their children. Yet God’s Word declares that parents are to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Teaching children the fear of the Lord, training them, disciplining them is an obligation which cannot be delegated.

Maybe it is time for you to disconnect, not just from some of your electronic devices but from other interests and activities which keep you from giving your children the instruction, guidance and encouragement they need and by which you can obey and honor God.

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