#Log Off

[Wynona]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow?

If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything?

Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need?

If God wants us unseen for a season or even a lifetime, is that okay with us? If no one recognizes how spiritual we are, if no one likes our posts anymore, if the emotional vacuum never seems to be filled, its time to go to the secret place where only God sees. Only He truly understands. And He won't share His treasures unless we stop seeking after lesser things.

Do we crave the praise of God or the validation of men?

Ive spent too long trying to be seen. It's time to give God all the glory and decrease so Christ increases. It's time to log off.

 

[L.A.M.B.]

For my sweet sister. Praying your continued strength, comfort and guidance.

 

[dev553344]

Sundays I don't log off til later. It's my religious interaction for the week. Hope you have a great night!

 

[SavedInHim]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow?

If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything?

Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need?

If God wants us unseen for a season or even a lifetime, is that okay with us? If no one recognizes how spiritual we are, if no one likes our posts anymore, if the emotional vacuum never seems to be filled, its time to go to the secret place where only God sees. Only He truly understands. And He won't share His treasures unless we stop seeking after lesser things.

Do we crave the praise of God or the validation of men?

Ive spent too long trying to be seen. It's time to give God all the glory and decrease so Christ increases. It's time to log off.

Only you can answer those questions. I do know social media can create temptations for self-glory. Just have to do what the Lord leads you to do.

 

[quietthinker]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow?

If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything?

Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need?

If God wants us unseen for a season or even a lifetime, is that okay with us? If no one recognizes how spiritual we are, if no one likes our posts anymore, if the emotional vacuum never seems to be filled, its time to go to the secret place where only God sees. Only He truly understands. And He won't share His treasures unless we stop seeking after lesser things.

Do we crave the praise of God or the validation of men?

Ive spent too long trying to be seen. It's time to give God all the glory and decrease so Christ increases. It's time to log off.

Ahhhh, that pesky self! All God's children journey towards the realisation that all the glory belongs to God. It is evidenced by the nature of the words we share and the attitudes we nurture.

 

[Lambano]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them?

This one probably deserves its own thread.

I guess there is a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to go to our prayer closet and pray to our Father in secret (Matthew 6:6 reference.) And a time to encourage others by letting them know you're praying for them, which Paul does often in his letters.

(And as I would likewise like to encourage you as you deal with the full-time demands of being a mother to a new-born child.)

 

[amadeus]

@Wynona
...A time to speak and a time to be silent! Jesus spoke often and much, but also he knew there were times to hold his tongue and he did so. Are we not to be like Him? Who is leading us and controlling our tongue?

Jas 3:5	Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Jas 3:6	And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Jas 3:7	For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
Jas 3:8	But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Jas 3:9	Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Jas 3:10	Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

 

[Wynona]

This one probably deserves its own thread.

I guess there is a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to go to our prayer closet and pray to our Father in secret (Matthew 6:6 reference.) And a time to encourage others by letting them know you're praying for them, which Paul does often in his letters.

(And as I would likewise like to encourage you as you deal with the full-time demands of being a mother to a new-born child.)

Thank you for your prayers. This response, I think is helpful. Paul did tell others he prayed for them as an encouragement.

 

[marks]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow?

If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything?

Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need?

If God wants us unseen for a season or even a lifetime, is that okay with us? If no one recognizes how spiritual we are, if no one likes our posts anymore, if the emotional vacuum never seems to be filled, its time to go to the secret place where only God sees. Only He truly understands. And He won't share His treasures unless we stop seeking after lesser things.

Do we crave the praise of God or the validation of men?

Ive spent too long trying to be seen. It's time to give God all the glory and decrease so Christ increases. It's time to log off.

Profound thoughts!

I think we can receive all our emotional needs filled as we meet with God in our secret place. Maybe I have a question to add to your questions, Is my Heavenly Father truly my primary relationship?

Much love!

 

[BlessedPeace]

I remember your other goodbye post of not that long ago.

You're clearly on a journey sister, and I pray God continues to light your path.

Till next time. (Hugs)

 

[Bob Estey]

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow?

If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything?

Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need?

If God wants us unseen for a season or even a lifetime, is that okay with us? If no one recognizes how spiritual we are, if no one likes our posts anymore, if the emotional vacuum never seems to be filled, its time to go to the secret place where only God sees. Only He truly understands. And He won't share His treasures unless we stop seeking after lesser things.

Do we crave the praise of God or the validation of men?

Ive spent too long trying to be seen. It's time to give God all the glory and decrease so Christ increases. It's time to log off.

I think we are supposed to place the light up high, not hide it. This might help?:

"Nobody" by Casting Crowns