46 Days without Social Media

   I bet reading that title shocked you. It shocked me when I realized how long it has been since I decided to give it up. It really has not felt like its been that long. I remember over a month ago I felt like God put on my heart to give it up for a while  But I also remember saying, "No, not right now". Well, God definitely had different plans for that because again He pushed it into my view.

   I was reading the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I remember reading that the average American spends 10 minutes with God a day but will spend hours watching television and Im sure that went along with social media. So, that's when I decided to give it up. First it was 2 weeks then a month and now it has been over a month. And I am going to say I haven't missed any of it at all. And I am actually dreading being back on seeing all the drama. I'm glad I decided to do this because I became closer with my Heavenly Father and got to know Him better. Im not saying I'm going look bad toward people who get on, I did this only for me and my relationship with God. 
" The person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruits in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers." Psalm 1:3

  Back about a month ago a friend and I were talking and she said she's been trying to make more time to spend with God but with all the distractions it is sometimes impossible. When I told her I gave up social media for the same reason she thought it was crazy and that she could never do it. To be honest I did not think I could do it either for the first week I was counting the days that I had gone without it, but then something happened. I was enjoying my life without all the distractions and simply looking to God.
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do all things through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11-13

  After ignoring what God put on my heart I definitely learned what He wants is best, He knew that I exactly needed this time with Him. I'm ready for whatever else God has planned. I'm ready to continue the adventure with Him.
 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

                                         

Day by day

    So many changes have been going on in my life for the last year. The place I called home for over 10 years I don't live in
anymore, I am back in my hometown and so happy that  I am back. I will say I miss my friends and miss being there. He definitely has a plan for me and I am so excited to see what is going to happen here in this new chapter!

    Today I woke up and started getting ready for my day. I listened to some Bethel music, Hillsong and a mixture of worship music getting ready. Next thing I knew I was on my knees crying out to God. I want to be closer to Him thats all I have been craving, more of Him. Its scary when I can't find time to worship and praise Him or have some quiet time with Him, but I can watch tv or be on my computer or on my phone. Why is it we can go day by day and not make time with Him? We make time to go to Starbucks to get our regular coffee, go shopping, watch a movie with some friends, but we can't set aside just 15 mins.  Thats how we get to know him, get closer, have a relationship with Him that is so amazing. He is our Lord, our Prince, our Friend, our Comforter, Our Daddy and He loves us more than we can imagine. So I am going to make a point to set aside time just for me and Him to have together. Cant wait to get closer to Him.