An Invitation to Digital Detox
February 18 – April 3

This invitation is about contending for quiet in a noisy world—creating space to listen, repent, and be renewed by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Focus
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Purpose of the Detox
Part of the purpose of this detox is to intentionally set time aside to be in the presence of God. What you give up is not as important as the heart in which you do it.

Before Embarking on Each Day of the Detox
• Confess your sins to God
• Repent and receive His grace
• Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness, distraction, or resistance within
you

Identify Your Detox
1. Full Detox
• No social media, streaming entertainment, or recreational internet
• Phone used only for calls, texts, navigation, and work essentials
2. Selective Detox
• One or two major platforms eliminated (e.g., Instagram + YouTube)
• No doom-scrolling or algorithm-driven content
3. Sabbath Detox
• 24 hours a week completely offline (sunset-to-sunset works well)
4. Time-Specific Detox
• Identify select hours throughout the day where you will intentionally not engage in media

Core Practices
Throughout this detox, ground your time with God in simple, repeatable practices:
• Recite the Lord’s Prayer slowly and intentionally
• Read Scripture:

Romans 12:1–2
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your
bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

A Daily Rhythm for the Fast
Morning — The First Hour
• Recite the Lord’s Prayer
• Read Scripture
• Pray Psalm 51:10 as a personal prayer
Purpose: Offering the first moments of the day to God before giving attention elsewhere.

Midday — Holy Pause
A 15–20 minute window.
• Step away from your phone or place it face down
• Sit in silence, take a short walk, or pray quietly
• Ask: “Holy Spirit, what are You inviting me into today?”
Purpose: Re-centering your heart and attention in the middle of the day.

Evening — The Last Hour
• Create space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, or meaningful conversation
• Reflect on the day:
o Where did I notice God’s presence?
o Where did I feel distracted or resistant?
• Confess, repent, and release the day to God
• Close with the Lord’s Prayer or quiet rest
Purpose: Ending the day with reflection and attentiveness to God rather than noise.

A Closing Invitation
This Digital Detox is not about perfection or performance. It is about attention, intention, and creating room for God to move.
Start where you are. Choose faithfulness over comparison. As we contend for quiet, may God form in us renewed hearts and steadfast spirits.