I have been considering for some time now the affects of a
life defined by status updates and notifications, and have come to find within
myself some things that I wish I weren't seeing. I have based too much of my worth
in how many ‘likes’ my new profile pictures get. I have determined my level of
acceptance by how many comments or messages I receive. I have been living a life
vicariously through photos of beautiful things, instead of experiencing
beautiful things. I have established my intelligence on the number of views my
blog pages get. I have based too much of my value on what I think other people
think of me based on the “love” I receive via social networking. I’m tired of
it. I am tired of seeing myself through the eyes of others instead of seeing
myself through the eyes of Christ. How many comments will it take to make me
feel secure in my identity today? That is a question I never want to ask
myself.
It’s time to step away.
I read this article this morning, and it spoke the final
words that I needed to hear to take this step: http://goodwomenproject.com/daily-life/13-days-without-social-media
I suggest that you read it and ask the Lord what He might have you do as well.
At this point I don’t know how long I’ll be away… it may be
2 weeks, a month, or longer. I’ll let the Lord decide. But I’m going to do what’s
good for me and give myself to the Lord and let Him determine my identity and
worth each day.
No Facebook.
No Tumblr.
No Instagram.
If you absolutely need me… shoot me an email. But I do not
promise a quick reply.
Here I come, Jesus….
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