Kids Happenings December 2017
Hello church family,
Let me tell you, I love social media… when it’s used in good ways and not in ways to discourage others or tear people down. It can be used to dote on our kiddos, share our adventures, and encourage our friends with birthday wishes. If you don’t use social media it’s okay, it’s not for everyone and can be very addicting and time consuming, and for some, depressing.
Sadly, social media has its downfalls when it comes to relationships. Sure we can say we have 836 Facebook friends, but are they really friends? Are they even acquaintances? When I look at the number of friends and followers that I have on social media I realize that the majority of them I haven’t spoken to in years. But I feel like I know them and I’m sure they feel the same way about me. That’s just not right! They don’t know me, they only know the things I want to share publicly. Not the truths that I keep to myself or only share with those that are truly “friends”.
The issue with present culture is we post pictures of the food we’re about to eat or the event or gathering we just attended. TV commercials make us feel like a loser if we haven’t backpacked Thailand or run with the bulls (which by the way is CRAZY). We consume experiences like our small-plate appetizers and post our results on Facebook. We choose to proudly advertise our worldly lives and deny our “friends” of knowing more about our Savior. The bible tells us in Matthew 10:27 that we “shall proclaim from the rooftops”. What is it that you are proclaiming? Is it your 35th small-plate appetizer or coffee house latte? Social Media can be a VERY tall rooftop to proclaim a 2,000 year-old message about a God who gave for us so we can give for others.
Imagine what our relationships would be like with our 836 “friends” when they hear Gods word through your social media and possibly learn more about your heart and Savior. Who knows.. that “friend” may become more than a mere acquaintance and become a sister or brother in Christ. This coming holiday season, when you’re posting pics of your beautiful decorations and holiday feast, remember you have a rooftop to proclaim much more!
Thank you for allowing me to love on your kiddos.
God Bless,