This morning I heard on the radio that this elections has caused so many arguments, strife and broken friendships than ever before. So what makes this different from years past? Facebook! Many people find FB as an outlet to campaign, complain and vent! These are conversations that might not take place in a casual conversation outside of facebook.
The other day, I was asked by a friend why I have not posted anything in regards to who I was voting for or my political views etc. Well for me I don't feel that is a place for me. If you are interested in a friendly conversation then, lets chat it up. It doesn't make me ashamed of who I am or less radical for Jesus! Its just who I is!
FB is fun, sometimes to fun to play with. That is just it, I don't use it as a place for a statement to make, I dont use it to mend a friendship or to break up a friendship. I don't use it for drama and I surely don't use it as my therapist. My post are about life and the things I enjoy. So does that me everything in my life is perfect! Heck no just read this blog. I don't throw stuff out there and hide behind it.
The same person said, but you are not scared to throw scripture out there and that could offend people. Scripture has become who I am. It is the instruction in my life. If it ministers to me, I share. It is my hope that those who wish to be my friends on FB love me for who I am, and all of me. I have many friends who do not believe in everything I believe. I am in no way offended by that. I have built strong relationships and love some who don't even believe in the same God I do. I am not offended by their comments or status as long as it is not direct attack on me or my family.
Although I have made some great friendships through social media, I have also seen some dangerous habits come out of it. Some that I am in guilty of. Bottom line is that we are a people who need to be touched physically. I don't say that in a sexual way, but only trying to make the point that we need to hear each others voice, we need to embrace in a hug, we need to hold a hand of a friend we are praying with, not just leaving a comment. We need to know that we are here for each other and not only by words that appear on our screen.
Like most I cannot wait for this election to be over. No matter who is president I still have hope in the same God, and I will continue to pray for ever is in charge of country. I also know that even when the elections end there is still that part of social media that will always be a never ending dumping ground of ugly.
But I do ask one thing... Take this challenge, instead of facebooking or texting a friend, call them. Perhaps visit them.. Pick up the phone and let them hear your voice. What if we took a day when everyone decided to use there status update to praise a friend, or encourage someone they would mostly not!
By the way the conversation I had with a friend was not a debating conversation. It was just a time of honesty and getting to know more about me. I love that, I love when I can have real deep conversations with friends that run deeper than my day plans. I have alot to think about and alot to do.... May God help us to be better people!
In His service,
Moni
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, In all way acknowledge HIm and He will direct your path! "
Prov 3:5-6
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