Dear Ones,
Happy weekend to you! We left early this morning to head to Olathe, Kansas, to see our son Kurt’s family. We have arrived and thank you for prayers. Going with my granddaughter to a coffee house in a few minutes so more tomorrow.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
How many of us are addicted to social media? When we wake up in the morning, before we are even out of bed, do we reach for our phones before we can start our day? How much endless time is consumed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus, and Pinterest etc? Sometimes I feel almost apologetic that I don’t carry my phone everywhere and neglect to check it very often, but maybe life should not be lived by social media.
I read an article by Kia Stephens who is a home school mom and author, and she wrote 10 Good Things That Social Media Can Never Offer Us. A few things that caught my attention…
First of all, Social Media cannot offer us truth. It may give a mixture of different philosophies and views but no absolutes. Jesus, however is the way, the truth and the life.
Social Media cannot give us worth, although it can give us feedback when we post our most complimentary pictures. But our worth is not based on that, but on being loved by the One who knows us so well, the good and the bad. We will come up empty if we are dependent on what others think of us, and opinions can change in the blink of an eye.
Social media takes away precious time. We are being hood-winked if we believe that the information we get on our phones is more important than actual time spent with someone. When I recently saw a dear friend who I hadn’t seen for a couple years, believe me, it was a whole lot better than e-mailing!
Social Media can’t fill us with hope. When we post something sad, God can give us people to befriend us and offer comfort, but bottom line, our hope is in the Lord. He is the one who lifts us up.
Social Media can’t offer us wisdom. It may give us lots of information and facts but wisdom comes with applying the knowledge we have. That comes from the Lord.
Social Media can’t offer us Christlike character and dignity. We post only the best parts of ourselves that others see but He sees our unseen parts and helps us become like Him.
Social Media can’t offer contentment and I think it really seems to create more envy in hearts as posts are read of what great things others are doing.
The biggest thing is that Social Media can’t offer us God. He is greater than anything we find on Facebook and our life is fulfilled when we spend time with Him and His Word. Let us not waste our day on trivial things but seek the One who is Life.
Challenge for today: Ask the Lord to help you spend more time with Him and less time on Social Media.
Blessings on your weekend and prayers and love, Judy