THE MAIN THEME: CHANGING YOUR WORLD

TITLE: USING SOCIAL MEDIA WISELY

Our bible verse for today’s devotional is: Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” 

Devotional:

In today's world, being on social media is becoming not just common but sometimes necessary. Not just in terms of connecting with people but often, higher institutions use their social media platforms to send out messages to student communities, and even if we may not be typical ‘social media types’, we may need to engage through these various platforms at one point or another.

It is important to remember therefore, that our digital footprints should be such that when we are older or when someone wants to research about us (eg before giving us a job or a visa) , what they see (from our social media posts and comments) will align with who we say we are. Our character and values must be reflected even in our online communication.

Here are some tips that can protect you online:

1. Think Before You Post: Ask yourself if your content is kind, true, and helpful.
2. Limit Screen Time: Don’t let social media distract you from real-life relationships and responsibilities.
3. Follow Positive Accounts: Fill your feed with content that encourages your faith and growth and reflects who you say you are.
4. Spread Positivity: Share Bible verses, encouraging messages, and uplifting stories.

 Here are a few reflective questions:

• How does your social media reflect your faith and values?
• What changes can you make to use social media more wisely?
• Who inspires you with their positive online presence?

 Let Us Pray:

Dear God, help me use social media in a way that honors You. Let my words be full of grace and my posts reflect kindness and truth. Guide me to be a positive influence online and in real life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation after me. Say them, mean them, own them and live them:

• I use my online presence to honour God and reflect His love.
• I am in control of my activities on social media — it doesn’t control me.
• My words and actions online bring light and encouragement.

 Have a great and amazing day. I’ll see you tomorrow.

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