The Un-plug: Leaving Social Media…For the Most Part.
As of late I’ve been really frustrated with my social media world. I have avoided commenting on many tweets and Facebook posts because for me, I find it a total waste of time.
Over the years I have been really irresponsible and sharp with others in the area of social media. At times with I have sinned by defaming a person’s character, rudely expressing not fully thought through ideas and causing fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to be offended and hurt by some of my status updates and posts.
I have been deeply convicted lately about my roles as a follower of Jesus , a husband, father and pastor.
At times I have replaced intimate time with Christ for the affections of virtual people on twitter and Facebook.
At times I have replaced intimate time with my wife for the affections of virtual people on twitter and Facebook.
At times I have replaced intimate time with my children for the affections of virtual people on twitter and Facebook.
At times I have replaced my pastoral responsibility to my congregation for the affections of virtual people on twitter and Facebook.
I must invest all of my time with the God that is everything, the woman I love, the children of my youth and the sheep in my care.
For this reason I am unplugging.
This blog will be my only social connection to the virtual world.
This is not a statement against social media. In no way do I think that people that participate in social media are wasting their time.
I was wasting mine and it needs to end.
Great post! It’s good that you identified an issue that was potentially creating distance between yourself and God (and your family & flock.). Sometimes we may notice something that’s not quite on target, yet we fail to follow through and make that necessary correction or adjustment. But as your post shows, by example, how we need to “take the bull by the horns” and follow through.
About a week ago, I read something that caused me to think:
“Shall I expect God to COMPETE for my attention?? God Forbid!!
I am so grateful that we have an “always on” connection with our Lord.
Your post is a strong reminder to me regarding prioritizing our activities. Also, that conviction is, though painful, a real blessing to us.
Thanks, and Peace be to you and yours.
I absolutely love your authenticity. You have inspired and challenged me to the core … again.
much love friend,