Last night, I started a list of 'facebook peeves' on facebook in order to try a new approach to initiate some conversations this week that will help people see the difference between what we do and what we should do. These 'peeves' are not random complaints but are to be used as teaching moments. I have no idea how many peeves will be listed but last night's posts got a lot of attention so I put the first part of the list together in this post...
FACEBOOK PEEVE #1: PEOPLE WHO USE FACEBOOK TO BRAG ABOUT THEIR SINS, INSTEAD OF CONFESSING THEM TO GOD AND REPENTING OF THEM. ESPECIALLY PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY ARE CHRISTIANS BUT POST PICS AND COMMENTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE DONE BY SOMEONE WHO IS STRIVING TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.
FACEBOOK PEEVE #2: PEOPLE WHO TRASH THEIR EX ON FACEBOOK. You may think your ex is a 'loser' but trashing them on facebook doesn't make you look like much of a 'winner'.
FACEBOOK PEEVE #3 (since the first two created some interesting conversations): PEOPLE WHO WHINE ABOUT MONDAYS. After ministering to five separate families in funeral homes the last six days, I am sure that those families would love to have one more Monday with their loved ones. Every day, including Mondays, is a gift from God. Don't waste it. Live for Christ.
FACEBOOK PEEVE #4: PEOPLE WHO GIVE US THE DAILY REASONS WHY THEY HATE THEIR LIVES OR THEIR JOBS OR THEIR HOMELIFE. Your attitude is a major factor in determining how your day will go. Give yourself a chance to enjoy the day by renewing your thought process. Instead of fussing about what you dont' have, realize what you have been blessed with and then tell God 'thank You'.
So as we wait for the next peeve to appear, please use this time to examine yourself to see how you are living your life. You only have one shot at life, don't waste it. Use it to make an impact in this world.
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#3 has especially made me open my eyes. You have definitely put it into perspective for me. I will not complain (too much haha) about Monday's anymore. I may make the random comment about being tired and the weekend not long enough, but never again about a day coming that I hate.
ReplyDeleteGood deal, Jessica. Even though you are facing some tough situations, you have so much to be thankful. Let your gratitude help you in your areas of stress and watch what God does.
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