Every now and then I need a break from the consuming world of Facebook. Not to sound all, whatever, but I have the "gift" of mercy and empathy comes easy to me. What this means is that I chose a Social Work degree and easily have a heart for those in need. Practically, this is amazing and allows me to put myself in other people's shoes without much effort. But, realistically what this means is that I have a tendency to put the weight of the world on my shoulders. I don't try to do it, it just happens. And this world can be really sucky at times, full of heartache, death and despair. That's why clinging to my faith can be so easy, because I need a safe retreat from the harsh realities of this side of Heaven...
Facebook can be an amazing tool for outreach, connection, prayer - but it can also consume me. I read that amazing article that was going around called "Your Children Want YOU!" It made me think about my daily priorities, and the order things had shifted. For me, Facebook can also be a foothold for Satan to pour his lies in my heart - comparing myself to others, thoughts of envy, forgetting how blessed I am... So, because of these reasons, I'm just taking a little break. A time-out. A respite. A rest. My life runs well when I put my relationship with God first, my marriage second, my children third, the needs of others next, and my own needs last. I have this verse posted by our laptop, and I'm actually putting it into action: "Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your world," Psalms 119:37. And one final thought for your day:
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