My Break from Social Media

    My purpose in this life is always to glorify God. I fail at it every day (because I’m a sinner saved by grace), but I keep trying. As some of you may have noticed, I took a break from Facebook for about 30 days. It had gotten to a point that I found myself over sharing and over commenting. I allowed the rhetoric about riots, politics, COVID, masks/no masks, BLM, and so much more to get to me. It got to a point that I knew I had to break free for awhile. 

    I enjoyed my time away and I came to the conclusion that 400+ Facebook friends do not need to know my business. I’m back on but I hope I’ve learned a few things. The past 30 days have been good. I don’t feel as attached to my phone as I was before and I’m not constantly checking it for FB notifications. I moved the FB app from my home screen to the next screen over so it’s not the first thing I see. I feel like my mind is clearer and I’m more focused. I’ve read several good books this past month (Costi Hinn, finished a Matt Walsh book, and starting my first Alastair Begg book). I’ve listened to several good sermons (Voddie Baucham and John MacArthur). And I’ve gotten a lot better at memorizing scripture. 
    
    They say it takes 30 days to break a bad habit. I hope these past 30 days have been profitable in breaking my social media bad habits. I cut my friend list way down and I quit following several pages. I enjoy Facebook for the connection it gives us to family and friends who live in other states. I love staying connected to our Indiana family and Florida family. God can use anything for His good and His glory. However, we make anything into an idol. Lord forgive me! As I come back, I pray that my posts and my comments will always bring honor and glory to God. 

Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ~1 Cor. 10:31

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