Needing to Be Knownنموونە

All of us have distractions; some are helpful, while others are harmful. Even the beneficial distractions can become dangerous if they are abused. There may be boundaries you need to set for what is stealing your time and attention away from real-life relationships. A few months ago, my screen time was embarrassing; I had a habit of doomscrolling to the point where my brain would feel fried. While social media can add value to your life (I have gotten delicious recipes, fun crafts, and decorating tips), it also has a dark side you have to protect yourself from.

Ephesians 6:11 says, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

The devil is sneaky, conniving, and may be influencing you in ways you are not aware of. We cannot allow social media to disciple us. We need to have people we trust who can pray for us, show up for us, and speak truth into our lives. We need the body of Christ. The more time I spent doomscrolling, the more discouraged I became about the church. Other people’s pain became my pain, and their anger became mine. People will hurt you, but we do not worship people; we worship Jesus. Be careful what is infiltrating your heart and influencing your decisions; it may be the enemy in disguise.

Today’s challenge: review your screen time and set limitations. There are apps you can get that block you from using social media apps, and there are timers you can set on the app that will alert you to how long you have been scrolling. If it is not social media, watch your TV shows, movies, or music that may be pulling you away from God’s purpose for your life.