Anchorage Baptist Temple

There's an unquenchable passion, a Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), placed in our hearts by God Himself. It's an essential part of our spiritual journey that drives us to desire more of Him and His work in our lives. The world may divert this feeling, causing us to believe that it's about missing out on pleasures of the flesh. However, the divine intent of FOMO is to trigger our longing for the fullness of God’s blessings.Today, I'd like to challenge you to revisit the true nature of FOMO, as given to us by our Creator. The Apostle Paul urges us in Romans 12:2 (NIV), "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation involves recognizing the divine nature of our FOMO, not as a worldly fear but as a deep desire for God's will.FOMO, I believe, is a divine mechanism that fosters a fear of our children missing out on being Christ-centered world changers. Are we, as parents, ready to do whatever it takes to guide our children towards Christ?FOMO, too, can