It's been a couple of years since I've posted to my blog so I did not realize that I could share my posts from my blog over to Facebook without actually getting on Facebook. If you respond on the blog I'll see your responses. đ
Yesterday I savored my time, my last day for 40, on
social media. Iâm not gonna lie I was beginning the mourning process. I was
reminded each time I picked up my phone that tomorrow would be different. I said
at least 100 times (not really THAT many), âthis time tomorrow there will be no
opening that appâ
Last evening I opened Facebook and I was absolutely delighted
to see that my nephew, whom I ADORE, got engaged! Since he lives in California,
I rarely get to see him. Social media is our major mode of communication. I was
so thankful I got to see it. No doubt I would have heard about it from family
but seeing the pictures and them sharing their heartsâŠwell it is simply
different.
I couldnât help but think, at that moment, God may not have asked me
to give up my love of communication through social media had I been even close
to responsible with my time. Then again, he may have. I am not having a pity
partyâŠâŠ. I am accountableâŠ.. everyday I was so aware at the amount of time
wasted scrolling endlessly. Now, here I am. But, like a child, I need to learn
boundariesâŠ..and I will. Funny isnât it that no one knows. This is between me
and God. And who would know if I was even on Facebook if I was careful not to
like a post. But again, this is between me and God. HE would know and that
matters to me.
So how might I spend my freed up time? Right away the verse that
came to mind is:
Then Jesus came to them and said, âAll authority in heaven and
on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with
you always, to the very end of the age.â
Webster's definition of a disciple is
this: "a pupil or follower of any teacher or school. A true disciple is not just
a student or a learner, but a follower: one who applies what he has learned.
Thus, a true disciple will ask, "What would Jesus do?"
Honestly, I donât know
what that looks like for me. I have some thoughts, butâŠ.
âFor my thoughts are
not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,â
declares the LORD.
As the
heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my
thoughts than your thoughts.â
Why that particular verse came to mindâŠ.only
God knows. But if he intends something to come from it, he will show me no
doubt. Patience Dianna, patience.
AhhhhhâŠ..and that is just where Iâm determined
to be. Waiting patientlyâŠâŠ..In HIS willâŠnot my own.
This first day is HARD. I
miss seeing the beautiful pictures in âWhat do you see from your window?â Iâm
wondering what great crochet project someone is working on in âYarn Warsâ. Ill
miss the sweet treats my daughter in law is whipping up at âSarah Maeâs Bakeryâ.
Whatâs âRoo Conkleâ doing? What beautiful picture is Priscilla painting in
âWatercolor Therapyâ? Funny, FUNNY memes from Teri Barry! She finds the best
ones and I laugh out loud nearly every day! Yep! Day one is hardâŠâŠ..Iâd really
be bummed if I didnât believe, deep in my heart, that God has great things
planned for me.
So here I goâŠâŠ..
âToday, if you hear his voice,
do not harden
your hearts
as you did in the rebellion.â
No rebellion,
no hardened heartâŠ.no sadness, no dismay, no arguing, no grumbling simply this:
âSeek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Remember the
wondrous works that he has doneâ
AND
Whatever you (I) do, work heartily, as for
the Lord and not for menâŠ..
Day 1 â AdjustingâŠ..
Praying in the wildernessâŠ.
Praying I can be the hands and feet of Jesus.
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