For Lent, I decided to not watch TV at home and give up Twitter and Facebook. For Facebook, I completely deactivated my account and deleted the app from my phone (basically the only way I accessed it). Sitting in its place now is my Bible app.
At first I thought this was pretty cool. The icon even looks cooler than the Facebook one. Through the day, and out of habit, I have been clicking that spot. Expecting to see updates about what people ate that day, their exercise regimes, and who else got engaged, I got a shock when I repeatedly saw the verse of the day.
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7 NIV)
Numerous times through the day I saw this and began to get a little frustrated that nothing was changing, there was nothing new to read…then I remembered why I gave up Facebook. I nearly have Deuteronomy 6:6-7 memorized. Have I really been checking Facebook that frequently?!?! I knew it was a problem, but did not realize to this extent.
As sad as it is that I checked Facebook more than my Bible and Bible app, I find some comfort in the fact that I made the right choice for Lent. I want to spend more time in and memorizing The Word. Check. Off to a good start, because I learned two verses today! This is the reality check I have been needing about my priorities. As hard as this will be (obviously I am already having withdrawals), I know I am on the right path toward bettering my life as a Christian!
We the Redeemed 