Content from Jenna Finkenhoefer

Have you recently looked at your phone to see how much screen time you spend every day on social media? I’m not going to share my number, as I’m too embarrassed to share it. However, every year for Lent I give up social media, and instead spend the time in prayer and reflection. It has truly become some of the most peaceful and productive 6 weeks of the year. At first, I thought I’d miss out on what was happening with family and friends, but each year I’m amazed that the people closest to me reach out via phone, text, and in person, and I’ve found that rather than isolating me, it has actually strengthened relationships with those closest to me!

So I’m sending out a challenge to you- can you step away from your phone today and spend some of that extra time in prayer, meditation or reflection? I promise you won’t regret it.