- Feb 5, 2002
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There have been seasons in my life where the Lord has asked me to fast from social media and from music. These two fasts have produced some of the most fruit in my life because they made me realize a very important truth.
The Lord’s voice was not the loudest voice in my life.
Whenever I was sad, frustrated, happy or tired, I would turn to one of my curated playlists for these feelings. Whenever I was bored, or wanted to see what other people’s opinions were or what others were doing in their lives, I would turn to social media and take in their opinions like a gospel. I would not turn to the Lord and ask him to sit with me in my sadness, frustration or happiness. I would not turn to the Lord in a moment of quiet to offer up a prayer or ask him to speak into a situation in my life. I would turn to these outside, worldly things.
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The Lord’s voice was not the loudest voice in my life.
Whenever I was sad, frustrated, happy or tired, I would turn to one of my curated playlists for these feelings. Whenever I was bored, or wanted to see what other people’s opinions were or what others were doing in their lives, I would turn to social media and take in their opinions like a gospel. I would not turn to the Lord and ask him to sit with me in my sadness, frustration or happiness. I would not turn to the Lord in a moment of quiet to offer up a prayer or ask him to speak into a situation in my life. I would turn to these outside, worldly things.
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Whose is the most important voice in your life?
Fasting from social media and music helps prioritize the Lord’s voice over outside influences, fostering a deeper connection through prayer.
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