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Week 20:

I recently quit Facebook. At first it wasn’t really for a particular reason it just kind of just happened. I didn’t check it one day and survived, and then didn’t check it another day and again survived. So, I kept the trend going. Then one day I did check it for the first time in days and guess what I was immediately disappointed. A comment on my newsfeed had me upset and frustrated. As I sat there staring at my computer screen, I knew I had a choice to make I could either take the comment personal and continue to sulk in disappointment. Or I could close Facebook ignore the comment and move on. Thankfully I chose the latter and let me tell you it feels so good. 

Taking a break from Facebook has shown me that I actually do like my family and friends. Basically, I just don’t like their opinions. HA! Don’t get me wrong I think Facebook can be great and I actually admire people who have a different opinion. I really do enjoy agreeing to disagree. However, I think having less opinions in my life has been extremely healthy for me and for my relationships with family and friends. Please note I’m not doing this to start some bandwagon were my friends and family quit Facebook too, or to make you feel guilty because you are addicted to Facebook. I just noticed in my personal life it became unhealthy and this year I’m working towards a healthier me, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Which means saying no to things that aren’t benefiting my healthy goal. I plan on saying no more to things I think won’t benefit me or my family. I want to set boundaries to give me the opportunity to say yes to God when he asks me to do his will. I don’t want to be so overwhelmed striving for worldly standards I miss the blessings God has given me. I want to allow room in my life for opportunity to walk alongside God and help accomplish his will for my life.  

I pray this year you will start to consider saying no to the worldly standards and start saying yes to God. It isn’t easy, but if you truly commit you won’t regret it! 

Note: Even though I haven’t been on Facebook or Instagram I do plan on finishing this blogging journey. I will continue to update each week and I hope you all will continue to read. I’ve added a subscribe button on my page which I think will notify you when I update. (Fingers crossed it works!)

This week I had the privilege to bless my friend Sarah with flowers. This girl is one of the most generous people I’ve ever met. Almost to a fault. She is the first to give and the last to ask for anything in return. Sarah, I want you to know you are valued and you are loved. 

I pray these flowers remind you to "rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances."


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