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First Five App



It is really easy to get distracted by worldly things.  There are so many things that we think are so important, simply because they make us feel good.  But really, in the grand scheme of things all these pleasurable distractions aren't important at all.  It could shopping, or the feelings of success, or the constant drive to make more money.  None of it matters, if we don't put God first in our lives.   

One of my guilty pleasures is to catch up on several lifestyle blogs in the morning on the train on my way to work.  I enjoy reading about a new skincare product, a new designer, or even a great way to give yourself an at home spa day.  These are great, but they're all distractions, ultimately taking my mind away from living a Christian life.  I've noticed that without reading the Bible daily, and saying my prayers, I get pulled away from God.  It's not intentional, but I get distracted.  And, all things need to be centered around God.

So, how do we do that?  Well, what I've found helpful so far in my growth as a Christian, is to have a daily reminder of God's lessons and advice for us.  

One of the greatest tools I've been using every day is to read the First Five app.  The point behind the app is to connect people with Scripture within the first five minutes of their day.  I've found it really helpful to center myself around God, and what is truly important, each morning.  And, because the Bible can be challenging to read, this app really helps to break down the Scripture verses into something I find much easier to understand and relate to.

Reading the Bible daily is one of the first changes I made to my routine at the beginning of the month, and it's made a world of difference.  

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