Encouraging Mama: 7-Day Soul Care DevotionalSample

FULLY PRESENT AND UNPLUGGED

Beautiful spring flowers were blooming around us — daffodils, azaleas, and hydrangeas. The sky was clear, and my children’s laughter filled the air.

Our family of five had arrived at one of our happy places, a local park/petting zoo.

There were so many precious moments I knew needed to be captured. So, I put on my photographer hat. I was determined to take as many pictures as possible.

As I invited the kids to "say cheese" for the tenth time, I sensed the Holy Spirit leading me to put my phone away.

Though I was a little resistant, it was one of the best decisions I could've made. I was able to join in on the fun and bask in all of the beauty of enjoying our happy place.

I pray this encourages you to fight the temptation to capture everything and be intentional about being in the moment with your family. Remember, the days are long, but the years fly by.

SOUL CARE TIP

As a family, set specific times during the day or week to unplug from technology and enjoy time together. You can use a timer to remind you when it's time to unplug and focus on each other.