Think about it: How Would You Quit the Internet for Life

GaryAnderson · Nov 9, 2021

For what it’s worth @FluffyYellowDuck , you seem like a very nice person and you will be missed if you leave.
I wish you all the best and may God be with you and bless you.

Wynona · Nov 9, 2021

devin553344 said:
I met my last wife at church, and we had 8 wonderful years together. My health got in the way of our marriage though. Internet can be good but does not replace the real thing. I watch online Mass often, but it doesn't compare to going to church and attending service there.

When you said your health got in the way of your marriage, I felt that!

Let's just say Ive been there.

amadeus · Nov 9, 2021

@FluffyYellowDuck Fare thee well sister! May God richly bless you wherever you are walking with Him. The Internet is not all that there is!

MatthewG · Nov 9, 2021

Books and other people. I still have trouble with the internet but try to make use out of it somehow, by sharing things here. But overall it’s good to take time to read and spend time with others or whatever you wanna do. The internet is a tool of the world it can become addicting like anything else so breaks are good to do as well.

Your brain overall will start to change if you completely just don’t use it at all, don’t know what you like to do. I read, use my computer for Bible studies and lesson and learning at home I don’t have internet there but still have this phone I can use if I choose to which I still have problems with it.

It’s difficult but last night reading Hebrews Jesus struggled with temptations and He understands what we go through and after reading that I thought about the 1 Corinthians 10:13 verse that all people have the same problem but relying on God he will show you a way out.

dev553344 · Nov 9, 2021

Wynona said:
When you said your health got in the way of your marriage, I felt that!

Let's just say Ive been there.

Yes we went to have IVF treatment to have children. I got an infection from the treatment and had to be put on pain killers which lasted a few years and a second surgery. My mental health declined and my wife didn't want to be my wife any more. Now I still drink but I have a lot of sober days. Still feel pain. But I am grateful every day that I'm off of those pain killers. Now the pain is just emotional and I'm learning how to quit the alcohol.

amigo de christo · Nov 9, 2021

devin553344 said:
I met my last wife at church, and we had 8 wonderful years together. My health got in the way of our marriage though. Internet can be good but does not replace the real thing. I watch online Mass often, but it doesn't compare to going to church and attending service there.

your Health got in the way of your marriage . Would you mind explaining that .
I have no idea what you meant . But let me say one thing .
I have noticed the problem with marriages . There is one single problem that causes the massive failure of many a marriage .
THE LOVE OF SELF and HOPE in this life and in this world .
Self is a monster that destroys anything it touches .
What did you mean by your health . Did you have bad health .

amigo de christo · Nov 9, 2021

amigo de christo said:
your Health got in the way of your marriage . Would you mind explaining that .
I have no idea what you meant . But let me say one thing .
I have noticed the problem with marriages . There is one single problem that causes the massive failure of many a marriage .
THE LOVE OF SELF and HOPE in this life and in this world .
Self is a monster that destroys anything it touches .
What did you mean by your health . Did you have bad health .

Lambano · Nov 9, 2021

@FluffyYellowDuck, go with my prayer that you be kept safe, and that you find healing, whatever that might look like. Asked in the strong name of Jesus, amen.

Wynona · Nov 9, 2021

devin553344 said:
Yes we went to have IVF treatment to have children. I got an infection from the treatment and had to be put on pain killers which lasted a few years and a second surgery. My mental health declined and my wife didn't want to be my wife any more. Now I still drink but I have a lot of sober days. Still feel pain. But I am grateful every day that I'm off of those pain killers. Now the pain is just emotional and I'm learning how to quit the alcohol.

You've gone through things that would've broken most people.

Faithbuilders · Nov 9, 2021

It would not be fun; but I've told my wife, if our nation declared Christianity illegal, internet, cell phones - anything that can be monitored or tacked would be shut down!

dev553344 · Nov 9, 2021

amigo de christo said:
your Health got in the way of your marriage . Would you mind explaining that .
I have no idea what you meant . But let me say one thing .
I have noticed the problem with marriages . There is one single problem that causes the massive failure of many a marriage .
THE LOVE OF SELF and HOPE in this life and in this world .
Self is a monster that destroys anything it touches .
What did you mean by your health . Did you have bad health .

My mental health degraded.

Enoch111 · Nov 9, 2021

FluffyYellowDuck said:
We rely so much on the internet.

Exactly. Why would anyone quit the internet for life? All you have to do is do only very specific tasks on the internet, and limit your time on that also.

amigo de christo · Nov 9, 2021

devin553344 said:
My mental health degraded.

Well just put those hands up and praise the glorious Lord my friend .

Pythagorean12 · Nov 9, 2021

FluffyYellowDuck said:
Before I take a break from the internet, I wanted to do this post.

If you had to quit the internet for life, how would you do it? We rely so much on the internet.

Even when I mostly quit for a year, I still had a Kindle. This time I don't, which means I would rely on things I didn't have to before...

Cookbooks, crochet and knitting books, tailoring, I'd have to go back to the store to buy information and use a handheld calculator - just like the pilgrims did.

We would have to use Lisa Frank stationary to communicate.

What did we do before the net was invented?

Go retro!

amigo de christo · Nov 9, 2021

The lambs have the LORD . Let us praise and thank Him daily .

dev553344 · Nov 9, 2021

amigo de christo said:
Well just put those hands up and praise the glorious Lord my friend .

How did I know you were going to say that?

farouk · Nov 16, 2021

FluffyYellowDuck said:
I struggle a lot with going to church. Last time I went, I broke down in tears because I was having such a hard time, and then the pastor stopped the worship team to pray about depression.

Every time I went there was always a false prophecy of the week.

I don't know if I'm actually ready to find a new one. Wherever I go, I'd be going alone with my oldest and I don't know if I'm ready to try again.

@FluffyYellowDuck Good when a local congregation practises Acts 2.42 in Biblical simplicity....

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