Captivating is defined as "to capture and hold our
attention." Think about what captivates you. Movies we watch can certainly
captivate and hold our attention. I read a lot and have friends who read a lot.
We often share titles that sucked us in and wouldn't let us go.
But what about
God? Are we captivated by Him? Does He hold our attention? In a world where
attention spans have a limit of about 30 seconds, there is not a whole lot
that keeps us interested for any length of time. I as a person am not
captivating, but I want my books to be. I want them to draw readers in and captivate them with the presence and holiness of God working in the lives of
ordinary people.
If you are a believer and keep your eyes open to see the
hand of God at work, you know it's an amazing thing that can capture and keep
your attention. Even those who have ADD attention spans, every time you turn
your head to look in a different direction, you can see God at work.
I have been captivated by God when a sunset caught my eye.
I have been captivated by God when a dying baby was
miraculously healed.
I have been captivated by God when I saw Him at work in my
children and their relationships with others.
I have been captivated by God in final conversations with loved ones who weren't afraid to leave this earth and go to their real home.
I could go on forever, but I think you get the point. Books,
movies, conversations, anything that captures and holds our attention can all
be good things, but make sure it's God that is most captivating in your life.
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