I recently decided to delete my social media accounts so the thought of how to connect with people has been on my mind. Back in 2018 I was off of Facebook for a year and only came back because I wanted to be in the loop when it came to activities my children could be involved in. Since then I’ve not been at ease with having it back and have felt the urge to permanently delete social media since then. For the same reason I came back in 2019 (connection) I’ve been hesitant to delete it.
During a prayer time at a recent rival meeting at our church I heard the Holy Spirit telling me to get off of social media. Why? Because it was hindering my relationships. I had been praying for wisdom in my relationships with my husband, children, and those in my community. And so clearly I was told to get off of it… and so stubbornly I held on to my accounts since then.
I’ve heard both sides of the social media argument, it can be a place to evangelize and on the flip side a place to easily fall into sin. For me, it was a place of sin. I would find myself feeling jealous of my friends and all of their vacations, home improvements, seemingly strong relationship with the Lord. I would find myself feeling annoyed and even angry with people I should have been just loving based on what they’d post. I would scroll instead of looking into the eyes of my husband and children and building my relationship with them.
It’s funny to me how tightly I cling to something that should just a be a tool in my life but without social media I’m finding just how much I’ve relied on it. I relied on it as the main way to connect with people, keep up with local activities, and to entertain myself. Honestly, in so many ways I feel like I’m lost. Which is such a great eye opener. No wonder the Holy Spirit told me to ditch it.
As I read in the New Testament during my Bible reading time I’m more aware at the real life, close, and intimate relationships that the members of the early church shared. They practiced hospitality regularly, shared their the gospel every where they went, and edified one another on a daily basis. I pray that by deleting these distractions the Lord will grow me in my ability to foster relationships and build confidence in me through the Holy Spirit to share the good news of Jesus Christ to whom ever He sends my way.
Who knows if this will be a permanent thing or if it’ll be for a time but either way learning to surrender anything to the Lord is more important than keeping what I know to be wrong for myself. At this point I’m collecting phone numbers and planning on having people over for dinner and play dates. I’m excited to start truly connecting with people instead of relying on social media to make me feel connected.
P.S. This is my own conviction lead by the Holy Spirit. Social media can be used as a helpful tool for sharing the gospel and keeping up with far away family and friends.
The Millennial Mom 
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