It feels like everyone is glued to their screens nowadays.
(Especially teenagers).
Whatever is going on in their smartphones is more important than everything around them.
They hold most of their conversations in there, and they rarely look at each other’s faces.
It seems harmless
But have you ever had a conversation with someone who refused to make eye contact with you?
It feels like they are not present. Like you’re talking to a wall.
Eye contact has almost become an endangered species.
Looking people in the eye, however, is an essential part of our faith.
You will see why in a minute.
As Christians, we love one another and strive to be a reflection of Christ’s love.
One of the simplest yet most profound ways to demonstrate this love is by truly seeing the people around us.
And this starts with making eye contact.
When we look into someone’s eyes, we are essentially saying, “I see you. You matter. You are important to me.”
This has a profound impact on our relationships and our faith.
In our Holy Texts, Jesus often looked deeply into people’s eyes as He ministered to them, healed them, and forgave them.
When we make eye contact with others, we unlock the door to a deeper level of communication and understanding.
By looking someone in the eye, we signal that we are present, we are listening, and we genuinely care.
This allows us to connect with others on a more intimate level.
To share our joys and our sorrows, and to walk alongside one another on this journey of faith.
Eye contact is essential for our health and our spirits.
So, I encourage you to take a moment, look the people around you in the eye, and truly see them for who they are. Beloved children of God.
As we do this, we will greatly deepen our relationships.
And we will understand one another like Jesus understood His principles.
This is how you make eye contact with confidence.
Let us always remember that.
The Christian Tech-Nerd 