I recently took a social media sabbatical from my personal accounts; I was able to log back into every account except my personal Facebook account, which I had maintained for 15 years. Initially, I was somewhat dismayed that I lost many of my private photo albums, and I also reflected on the people I befriended on the platform with whom I may have severed a connection with. I had to admit to myself that losing a social media account was minor. Through prayer and reflection, what seems like a loss can be a blessing in disguise or not a big deal.
Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me
I reflected humorously that losing a social media account, a trivial matter, wasn’t that serious. I found that I waste precious time strolling on that account aimlessly, and in having so many other accounts that my personal one was more of a distraction. I still was connected to my friends that weren’t tied to me solely from a social media account status, we didn’t rely on social media for check-ins. I found myself taking more of an initiative in reaching out and spending quality time with my close friends in real time. Although I openly share as a blogger, I know that not every moment should be captured on camera to post.
Reflect on whether you have unintentionally made something an idol, believing it’s essential to your existence. Ask yourself in reflection does this item, person, or affiliation bring you closer to Christ or does it create a distance from Christ or better yet is it an unnecessary distraction. Choose to focus on what God has blessed you with that really should matter the most. If you lose something that diverted you from God’s purpose or sight of what truly should matter in life, you didn’t really need it.
Purpose Filled Mommy with Minimarie 