Philippians 4:8- Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
The average attention span is 8 seconds. My pastor used that fact as an illustration in his sermon last week.
Hum, I thought. Must be why my husband channel surfs so much…
But, seriously, 8 seconds isn’t very long.
Or is it?
I challenged myself to think of ten things—productive, worthwhile things—I could do if I only had 8 seconds before my mind started to wander:
1- I can make the bed.
2- I can text my son “xoxoxoxoox”
3- I can scratch my dog behind the ears.
4- I can say a short prayer for a friend.
5- I can wave at a neighbor and wish him a good day when I take my garbage can to the curb.
6- I can take my husband a glass of iced tea while he works in the yard.
7- I can send a “Thinking of You” e-card to my sister.
8- I can send a Facebook Friend request—or accept one.
9- I can remind a grandchild that Jesus loves them.
10- I can meditate on an encouraging Bible verse, like the one above.
Eight seconds might be just long enough to make a difference in your life, or in the lives of others.
Care to share your list?
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