There were drawbacks to my 21 day as my husband called it a "Barbie Party" from Facebook. I missed many birthdays. I also missed announcements like the fact that my former students from FBA are going off to college. Not sure how that can be since I have only aged by one year since leaving Naples. More importantly, I missed the news that a dear friend woke up in the arms of Jesus. As a matter of fact, this was the very first post I read when I got back on Social Media.
Facebook is not always bad. We can encourage one another through the use of wise fingers. I leave with today's passage fitting for my dear friend who is now dancing with Jesus. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25
Monday, January 26, 2015
Saturday, January 24, 2015
21 Day Fast
21 days ago, I took a challenge. Most in our church were going to abstain form meals, television, chocolate. I on the other hand had the brilliant idea that I would fast from all social media. At first seemed easy enough, the first few days went by with a breeze. The days turned into a week and I found myself have Facebook withdrawals.
First week went by, whew, done. Now on to the second week. I started having MAJOR Facebook withdrawals. Who would have thought that a silly little Book about a face could become all so consuming.
As the withdrawals intensified, this was my clear indication and necessity for my need and sole dependence for the whole reason I was doing this, to go get back to my Lord and savior. The whole point of this was for Him to "Restore the joy of my salvation".
During the second week, my eyes become to open, open to my attitude. It became clear to me that the constant negativity, the constant unwholesome, what became the "norm" that was clouding my day to day judgement before was beginning to lift.
Was any of this easy, no way! But one thing is clear, on final day of fast, the Lord brought me full circle, to a place I knew before, to a scripture passage that tied this 21 day fast full circle. I knew the fast has worked. I knew that I had heard from the Lord. I knew that even though this simple little step of faith, he honored it.
Ephesians 4: 29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up in accordance to their needs that it may benefit those who listen."
So, I am officially back on Facebook. I will continue to post our amazing adventures through my daughters amazing photography. My words will be few, unless I blog. My opinion in life is meaningless, because it is not God's opinion.
I have missed birthdays, special occasions, and one very special friend's home going when she awoke in the arms of Jesus. I will come back slowly and cautiously.
First week went by, whew, done. Now on to the second week. I started having MAJOR Facebook withdrawals. Who would have thought that a silly little Book about a face could become all so consuming.
As the withdrawals intensified, this was my clear indication and necessity for my need and sole dependence for the whole reason I was doing this, to go get back to my Lord and savior. The whole point of this was for Him to "Restore the joy of my salvation".
During the second week, my eyes become to open, open to my attitude. It became clear to me that the constant negativity, the constant unwholesome, what became the "norm" that was clouding my day to day judgement before was beginning to lift.
Was any of this easy, no way! But one thing is clear, on final day of fast, the Lord brought me full circle, to a place I knew before, to a scripture passage that tied this 21 day fast full circle. I knew the fast has worked. I knew that I had heard from the Lord. I knew that even though this simple little step of faith, he honored it.
Ephesians 4: 29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up in accordance to their needs that it may benefit those who listen."
So, I am officially back on Facebook. I will continue to post our amazing adventures through my daughters amazing photography. My words will be few, unless I blog. My opinion in life is meaningless, because it is not God's opinion.
I have missed birthdays, special occasions, and one very special friend's home going when she awoke in the arms of Jesus. I will come back slowly and cautiously.
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