MY 3 MONTH BREAK FROM SOCAL MEDIA AND WHAT THE LORD TAUGHT ME

Hello Friend, Happy New Year! And welcome to my new Blog!  I hope your Holiday season was full of great joy! It’s January now and while the population seems to proclaim “ Start over, do over” I feel the gentle call of Winter to linger in stillness. I took a much needed break from social media this Holiday and though I feel refreshed, this break did not come without its challenges. What stood out the most will perhaps be the things that stick with me for the rest of my life. I thought I would share a few of those here :)

1. Invest in yourself

I found that I often sought rest in the scroll of social media. And while it entertained for a while, it never truly brought betterment and only gave me a false sense of rest. Of course I felt inspired, but the addiction of continuing to see what was next never allowed me to put a lot of those beautiful things into practice. I love that this break lead me back to books, to eating better and staying healthy. Maybe this isn’t your story but maybe it is? With less distraction I was able to see where I was treating myself poorly.

“ Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

2. Make time for what’s important

This past year the Lord opened so many doors of service! I will now be Co leading the woman’s Bible study at my church and I began creating resources to encourage women to spend time in Gods Word. During my break I was able to put more time and energy into the things God had impressed on my heart. For my relationship with God, discipleship and in my home. No social media isn’t bad in itself but my heart made it an idol. Taking it away put things in perspective and gave me clarity of those good works God placed before me to do. 

“ For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - James 2:14-17

3. Social media will never satisfy

 Ok, this is an obvious one in thought but in practice and actual truth is another thing.  Life comes with its pains, sorrows and its share of overwhelm. What the Lord showed me though this time away from social media is that He alone will satisfy. Getting lost in the distraction of scrolling and funny reels brings a hint of laughter but lasting healing joy only comes from drawing closer to my creator. I am now convinced that as long as I have more of Jesus, I can weather anything. I can go high and not let it get to my head and I can go low in deep sadness. As long as Jesus is with me, I will always be satisfied.

“Blessed is the one you choose to bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple.”- Psalm 65:4

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians  4:11-13

 If you made it this far, God bless! Thank you for taking time away to read my small blog. I plan on sharing more here this year. I hope it will feel like a few friends sharing their hearts over  a cup of tea or coffee. I would love to hear from you! Comment what the Lord has shown you this past holiday season! 

Racheal <3