Always available; never absent

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We've all seen it.  At some point, we've all probably laughed at it.  At some point we've all been with someone who is doing this. And at some time we've all probably been guilty of it. You know the scene: Two or more people sitting together in a restaurant or coffee shop; but instead of talking to each other, one or more of them are staring at their phones - texting, emailing or just scrolling.  They took the time to go out and spend time together but they're not really there.  They aren't really present for the each other.

Did you know that when we are with someone and they take even a moment to look at their phone that our brain registers that as rejection?  That's right.  While none of it is intentional, the same parts of our brain light up as if someone had actually outright rejected us.  It's as if they are saying, "No, I don't want to talk to you right now; I have more important things to do."  Ouch.

Isn't it good to know that whenever we reach out to God - whenever and wherever we want to speak with Him - He is never on His phone.  No matter what, He is always available.  He is never absent.  He never intentionally or unintentionally rejects us.

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.  ~ Hebrews 4:16

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