How to Speak Life on Social Media
Every few months, I am tempted to delete all my social media accounts. The negative energy overwhelms me. Facebook starts to suck my joy away – it is such a time waster. I grow tired of scrolling through superficial Instagram selfies and beat myself up for not having a Pinterest perfect life. Social media can be a breeding ground for dissatisfaction. People inappropriately “overshare” intimate details of their personal lives, and brutal wars are waged by friends with differing political ideologies. I want to return to the quiet days of reading a book and listening to music. Why can’t we just all get along?
But, before I hit the delete button on my social media life, God usually sends me a reminder. He whispers quietly to my heart, “My daughter, you are called to be a light in a dark place.”
Those broken people on social media are hurting, and I have a sure hope in Jesus to share with them. I can use my facebook feed to connect with people who have serious questions about life and faith. I can communicate foundational truths from Scripture and offer hope and healing to a lost soul.
Now instead of wasting time on social media, I log on purposefully to speak life.
Friends, Jesus is the Word made flesh. His mighty name is life and peace even on Facebook. He speaks and the storm of negative words in our newsfeeds must obey. The Lord wants to bring redemption through us on social media.
Let’s pause and pray before we post so that we use our words wisely…
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Great post Lyli! I’m only on Pinterest but I praise God that He has called you to be a light on other social media platforms.
I agree we need to be in constant prayer before we write our posts both on our blogs…& for those who have social media accounts.
Bless you,
Jennifer
Sometimes it’s hard to balance how much time we spend where, but we do need to shine for Him wherever we are.
Balance is a daily battle — in every area. There are just only so many hours in the day, and I want to steward them well.
I love this reminder because I, too, get overwhelmed with and discouraged by social media. I am often tempted to chime in, but that verse on the graphic reminds me not to!
Thank you for reminding me that we are missionaries for Jesus everywhere we are — even social media.
Sometimes it’s better to just stay silent and pray. Right?
I share your concern about social media. We are sort of “required” to engage there, but it’s hard to strike a balance between being an influencer and being influenced in ways we don’t intend.
One practice that works for me is just to limit the scrolling. I check notifications, scroll down to the end of my “see first” posts, and then move on to something productive. There’s not much to be gained from mindless scrolling.
I use the unfollow and mute button if someone’s feed is sucking the life out of my soul.
Hi Lyli,
My circle of influence may be small, but I can make a difference one positive comment, Bible verse, or prayer at a time. Thanks for the encouraging post that remind me to keep pressing on.
Peace and grace,
Tammy
Amen, friend. Your words matter and make a difference. Even if one life is impacted, it’s so worth it.
Such a great topic. I sometimes view social media as a necessary evil for what we do but this lersoective is much better! Laurensparks.net
Just last night I made the mistake of looking at social media right before bed and saw something pretty hurtful by someone I care about. Why people have to use social media for their passive aggressive digs is beyond me!