Beware Social Media Encourager

The only relationship that can be maintained without a physical presence is the spiritual relationship we can have with Jesus Christ. Technology has allowed us to communicate more easily but less effectively. How effective is a text response to a hurting soul that has lost a family member? How courageous is an inbox message asking that "special" someone out on a date? I believe some things need a voice and most things need your presence. Showing up in silence would mean more than a thousand words posted. It's all a matter of authenticity. It's about sincerity. Even social media has shaped us to believe that no one cares unless you get multiple likes and comments on your pictures and statuses. We have been fooled to be defined by how much or how little attention we get from the platform social media has so generously provided. 

If we'll just step back from the screen, we'll be able to see how social media has shaped and warped our relationships. We even hide behind our whiteout screens and peek into the lives of those who are simultaneously peeking into OUR lives to see what faults they can find. It waters down everything good and AMPLIFIES that which is bad. True encouragement is lost in the feed, while scandal ignites like wild fire and burns those that is in its path. Encourage and be encouraged. Text, IM, inbox, tweet, instagram and even post on my wall, but don't be limited to these when it's time to get real.  



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