WHAT'S GOING ON?
Lately I've been all over social media. Not like there's anything new really going on, but just out of habit; Make breakfast..check fb, do laundry...check twitter, lunch time....post to instagram. It was like a never ending cycle of reading everyone else's updates on their lives and sharing mine.
I was prompted to get off of social media, for a week, or even two! I knew it would be difficult, not only did I wonder who was doing what; but I wanted to share with everyone else what was going on with me.
I wanted to post so many funny things that happened, comments that were said, things that made me cry, (tears of joy and sadness), pictures of the most beautiful sunset... I wanted to share my thoughts on pretty much everything, from political, spiritual, to comical.
I had the urge to grab my cell phone and share it with everyone or anyone who would read it. The sad part is, I didn't relish the moment I was in. I was so quick to "share" it, that so quickly the moment would pass by.
After just a day or so of my urge to stay off the social media. I recognized my dependence on it. That was pretty eye opening. I got SO MUCH DONE in the three days I've been off. I've been more patient with my children, and I've been calling and texting people a lot more! Sure I miss it, sure I want to post amazing scriptures that I read, however; instead of posting it for others to read, I let it sink into my heart. I often find myself saying.."WOW" after reading the bible.
I don't want anything to get in the way of my relationship with Jesus. And if I'm honest with myself; instead of reading my bible before bed, I'd probably check my facebook....that or play candy crush. (which I've also removed from my phone) Many months back I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to read the book of Isaiah. Now Isaiah is a BIG book, and I was slightly obedient. I read some of the chapters, but never really read it as to study and let it sink it. Now that I've got extra time on my hands, I thought what better way to spend it.
Am I saying social media is bad.? Depending on the context its used in..Not at all. But I was letting it take a presidence in my life that I was not happy with. I didn't want to be a time waster. I didn't want to spend precious time the Lord gave me sitting around, when I could be up and moving about.
I'm thankful for that understanding.
God Bless Family
I was prompted to get off of social media, for a week, or even two! I knew it would be difficult, not only did I wonder who was doing what; but I wanted to share with everyone else what was going on with me.
I wanted to post so many funny things that happened, comments that were said, things that made me cry, (tears of joy and sadness), pictures of the most beautiful sunset... I wanted to share my thoughts on pretty much everything, from political, spiritual, to comical.
I had the urge to grab my cell phone and share it with everyone or anyone who would read it. The sad part is, I didn't relish the moment I was in. I was so quick to "share" it, that so quickly the moment would pass by.
After just a day or so of my urge to stay off the social media. I recognized my dependence on it. That was pretty eye opening. I got SO MUCH DONE in the three days I've been off. I've been more patient with my children, and I've been calling and texting people a lot more! Sure I miss it, sure I want to post amazing scriptures that I read, however; instead of posting it for others to read, I let it sink into my heart. I often find myself saying.."WOW" after reading the bible.
"Oh that I might be so dependent on the Lord Jesus Christ even more.
I don't want anything to get in the way of my relationship with Jesus. And if I'm honest with myself; instead of reading my bible before bed, I'd probably check my facebook....that or play candy crush. (which I've also removed from my phone) Many months back I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to read the book of Isaiah. Now Isaiah is a BIG book, and I was slightly obedient. I read some of the chapters, but never really read it as to study and let it sink it. Now that I've got extra time on my hands, I thought what better way to spend it.
Am I saying social media is bad.? Depending on the context its used in..Not at all. But I was letting it take a presidence in my life that I was not happy with. I didn't want to be a time waster. I didn't want to spend precious time the Lord gave me sitting around, when I could be up and moving about.
I'm thankful for that understanding.
Behold, God is my Salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2
God Bless Family
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