September 19th, 2024
by Pastor James A. Riggs
by Pastor James A. Riggs
Midweek Encouragement:
Hello Church Family,
As we continue our "Life Hacks" series, let's take a moment to focus on how we navigate the digital world, particularly social media. In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, social media can easily dominate our time and attention, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Yet, amidst this digital chaos, God calls us to live intentionally and reflect His love and truth in all we do.
Think about how Jesus used His influence. He prioritized meaningful connections, spoke truth, and showed love and compassion to everyone He encountered. We can take inspiration from His example as we engage online. Our identity and worth are found in Christ, not in the number of likes or followers we have. Let’s strive to make our online interactions reflect our faith and values.
Consider the impact of your digital footprint. Each post, comment, and share is an opportunity to spread kindness, truth, and positivity. In a world where social media can often be a source of negativity and comparison, we have the chance to be a light. Reflect on how you can use your platform to encourage others, share God’s love, and promote what is good and praiseworthy.
Midweek Devotion:
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:8 (NIV) "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Reflection: This verse calls us to focus on what is positive and uplifting. Apply this principle to your social media use. Are the accounts you follow and the content you engage with true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy? If not, consider making changes. Curate your feed to include content that aligns with these values and unfollow accounts that bring negativity or temptation.
Prayer: Lord, help me to use my social media presence to reflect Your love and truth. Guide my thoughts and actions online to focus on what is good and praiseworthy. Strengthen my resolve to seek my identity and worth in You alone. Amen.
Challenge for the Week:
• Digital Detox Day: Choose one day this week to unplug from social media entirely. Use this time to connect with God, reflect on your priorities, and recharge your spirit.
• Positive Sharing: Post something uplifting—a Bible verse, an encouraging story, or a message of hope. Use your platform to spread positivity and inspire others.
• Reflect and Adjust: Take some time to journal about how social media affects your thoughts and emotions. Identify any negative patterns and make a plan to adjust your habits to better align with your faith.
Let’s support each other in this journey, using our online presence to glorify God and encourage one another. Together, we can create a digital space that reflects the love and light of Christ.
In God’s grip, Pastor James
Hello Church Family,
As we continue our "Life Hacks" series, let's take a moment to focus on how we navigate the digital world, particularly social media. In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, social media can easily dominate our time and attention, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Yet, amidst this digital chaos, God calls us to live intentionally and reflect His love and truth in all we do.
Think about how Jesus used His influence. He prioritized meaningful connections, spoke truth, and showed love and compassion to everyone He encountered. We can take inspiration from His example as we engage online. Our identity and worth are found in Christ, not in the number of likes or followers we have. Let’s strive to make our online interactions reflect our faith and values.
Consider the impact of your digital footprint. Each post, comment, and share is an opportunity to spread kindness, truth, and positivity. In a world where social media can often be a source of negativity and comparison, we have the chance to be a light. Reflect on how you can use your platform to encourage others, share God’s love, and promote what is good and praiseworthy.
Midweek Devotion:
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:8 (NIV) "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Reflection: This verse calls us to focus on what is positive and uplifting. Apply this principle to your social media use. Are the accounts you follow and the content you engage with true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy? If not, consider making changes. Curate your feed to include content that aligns with these values and unfollow accounts that bring negativity or temptation.
Prayer: Lord, help me to use my social media presence to reflect Your love and truth. Guide my thoughts and actions online to focus on what is good and praiseworthy. Strengthen my resolve to seek my identity and worth in You alone. Amen.
Challenge for the Week:
• Digital Detox Day: Choose one day this week to unplug from social media entirely. Use this time to connect with God, reflect on your priorities, and recharge your spirit.
• Positive Sharing: Post something uplifting—a Bible verse, an encouraging story, or a message of hope. Use your platform to spread positivity and inspire others.
• Reflect and Adjust: Take some time to journal about how social media affects your thoughts and emotions. Identify any negative patterns and make a plan to adjust your habits to better align with your faith.
Let’s support each other in this journey, using our online presence to glorify God and encourage one another. Together, we can create a digital space that reflects the love and light of Christ.
In God’s grip, Pastor James
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