In light of all the sharing of unverified information that we all think to be true because it sounds good, or looks good, I feel we need to sit back and remember a few things. At least I do.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 We live by FAITH, not by SIGHT.
This is not a verse to just refer to when you are unsure about things. This is something to be applied to every day life. It's like on that commercial, you can't put anything that isn't true on the internet, lets be realistic. Half of what you see is altered into what they WANT you to see. Case and point- if I share a photo of myself on facebook or what have you, best believe it's photo shopped in the best way I know how-- You will see what I want you to see and not the blemishes and not so perfect teeth and circles under my eyes. What you see online can and will be deceiving, esp by those that want you to think the way they think. Like I want you to think I look like I do on facebook, all the time (ha ha ha) but that's just not true and I can admit that.... over being silly now, just wanted to make a point. Here we are sharing photos and accusing and what fuels this? Faith or Sight? I think you know the answer. You know I often remind myself, PRAY before you speak. What would happen if we PRAYED before we hit share? Something to think about.
- Philippians 4:6 Don't be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
This is something I should repeat to myself daily. I can be such a worrier, there are SO many scriptures to remind us to NOT worry. Safe to say our God knew we would need those words, over and over again. We all get so busy sharing all these Gun control, Sandy Hook, Obama, Government downfall stories we don't fully see what is going on. We are worrying. Worrying and becoming anxious about tomorrow, not to mention worrying about things that are OF this world.
- Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind....
You've prob heard it before, Be in the world, not OF the world. It is the BEST thing to be reminded of. This world is our temporary home. We need to make an impact while we are here. We need to encourage our children to grow up and be in it not of it. All the conspiracy theories and the constant complaining and moaning about how screwed up everything in this world can be- is not what our focus should be. We are here, for now. We don't have any control over anything except ourselves, because we have been given the free will to decide for ourselves.
Today I choose not to worry about those situations around me that have nothing to do with me. Today I choose to love everyone for them, no matter their thoughts and opinions.(and football team lol) Today I choose to play with my children and bring them up in a world of cruelty the best way I know how. Today social media propaganda will not influence me in anyway. Today I live for you Dear Lord. You have my back. I am not alone, I am not afraid.
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