TIME OUT
Text: "Be still, and know that I
am God." - Psalm 46:10
Last year, I went on a one-week social media
fast. Not only did I avoid Facebook,
Twitter and other social media that week, I avoided e-mail and even
television. I spent more time reading
the Word, other books and devoting time to other projects. It was a rewarding experience.
I am embarking on another social media fast,
beginning this weekend. For some time,
I have felt the need to experience another social media fast. It was certainly not a coincidence that the
days leading to this fast have been marked by ridiculous events in our
country. Even more distressing has been
the numerous comments I've read on Facebook and Twitter. I'll not comment on the remarks I've read,
but I must confess that I am disappointed with the immaturity that some
exhibit.
God said, "Be still, and know that I am
God." There are moments when we
need to take a time out from the regular activities of life and simply seek
God. I feel that this is the greatest
need for me at this time. I still
intend to go to work daily, teach Bible study class every Wednesday and preach
on Sundays. However, I need to get away
from Facebook, Twitter and other forms of distractions. I need God's Book instead of Facebook. I need to hear what He has to say instead of
the varying opinions of others. What
God says trumps everyone else.
Like never before, I need to spend time alone with
God. While I am not challenging anyone
else to take a social media fast, I do think we need to weigh our options and
make decisions based upon Biblical priorities.
I have found that there is a constant battle going on for my
attention. God is the One who deserves my
attention the most.
I do covet the prayers of God's people. When a football team takes a timeout, they
are able to get refreshed and refocused.
That's what I hope will occur for me in the next week.
Most of the time I tend to be like Martha who was constantly busy doing things. However, it is better to be like Mary, who sat at Jesus' feet and heard His Word.
Most of the time I tend to be like Martha who was constantly busy doing things. However, it is better to be like Mary, who sat at Jesus' feet and heard His Word.
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