Thank you for this post. I’m finding that as I unfollow, there is a sense of release and peace. There’s no reason for me to look back. I only need to look forward to the plans God has for me and to look up to the One that I choose to follow.
What a beautifully written post. I didn't know I needed to read that, until I read it.. you know? My goodness, how powerful God's hand can be through others. Thank you so much for writing this. I look at myself at times and think I have so much baggage I'm holding onto that I'm going to get mistaken for the luggage carousel at an airport! I guess if God wanted us to look back he would have given us eyes in the back of our heads! Joking aside, I felt the pain and angst in your post.. purpose too, is elusive.. I am trying to learn to quieten the noise and hear what my purpose is. God bless you.
So happy this post resonated with you and sometimes a little joking can lighten the world lol I totally get the baggage and trauma we accumulate and I’m praying for breakthrough in a mighty way for you. Bless 🙂
I think this is the same for so many of us. Anyone or thing that stands between our relationship with Jesus Christ must go. It's so hard to do but there is such peace once we let go. Even most of my family I have had to let go for the same reason. Leth the Lord reign in our lives and deal with them. Hugs dear one. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
I agree! I think we need to let go of the distraction of wanting to keep tabs. It often takes us back to places we need to walk on from the best we can. Bless & thank you for taking a moment to read it ❤️❤️❤️
I had to block those who hurt me before I went off social media. It was the best decision I made for my hurting heart. Thank you for writing this and reminding us that the Lord doesn’t want us to be stuck in the past.
"A distraction. A way to keep us scrolling and looking back, instead of living fully and looking forward". There's so much wisdom in this statement. Looking back, holding on, not truly forgiving, envying can hold us in sin and create stress that we do not need to have. Forgiving, even sending a note to them, lifting them up in prayer and moving on to what God has for us is the best thing we can do for ourselves. I can appreciate your self reflection and asking yourself these questions, we often do not do this and continue on unhealthy paths or fools ourselves into thinking that we have gotten over the hurt of the past when we have not. Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing.
This is so true. I kept sharing with my husband that I feel so limited in my words because I still have people who follow me that I really didn’t need following me. He simply said “so unfollow them. Remove them if you need to. It’s simple”.
Thank you so much for sharing this story. Every word resonates with me and I appreciate the encouragement to unfollow those that have hurt me and just keep my focus on the Lord and follow Him. 🙏🏻
Bless you for your transparency, your vulnerability, your truth, and your courage to share it.
Believe me when I say your reflection was an answer to a prayer….
Not to bore you with the details but I WISH almost my attachment was social media. I am labored by my melancholy longing for what was, for who I was, and struggling to know where is my place NOW….I need a new vision, a new purpose, an OUTWARD vision….. grateful TO you and FOR you! Continued Grace and Blessings in this budding new year.
Sister… I am hearing you! It’s taken me a long time to grieve the person I once was and finding who I am now as far as purpose. But slowly, the Lord is beginning to reveal the Why of the refining and moving me into the restoration story. I pray He begins to reveal yours also ❤️❤️❤️
I definitely needed this reminder today. I find myself going through my "friends" list pretty often, just to delete people who I haven't actually seen or spoken to in years. Last year, I took a six month break from social media (specifically Facebook) and I felt like it did wonders for my mental health and relationship with Jesus. Because I also find myself playing the comparison game and holding onto the past a little too tightly. I'm thinking I may just take another break here soon ❤️
I still can't even wrap my head around this whole social media thing! How it complicates life! There are so many good and also bad aspects of it. People bearing their lives to basically the entire world........so much potential for problems. Growing up in the 60's was so much easier. But good for you! Move forward, as we all should!
I agree! But wasn’t it beautiful to live in eras where we didn’t have to pick up the phone? Where we played outside all day? I’m so glad I got to experience that kind of freedom ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this post Sarah. It was a confirmation for me of just what I have done in the past week. Hard and yet it brings relief at the same time because you can’t move forward looking backwards.
I totally agree! I too made the decision this week and I felt a huge weight off my shoulders. Only looking forward with Jesus in sight for this girl ❤️
Thank you for this post. I’m finding that as I unfollow, there is a sense of release and peace. There’s no reason for me to look back. I only need to look forward to the plans God has for me and to look up to the One that I choose to follow.
Yes 🙌 yes 🙌 yes 🙌
What a beautifully written post. I didn't know I needed to read that, until I read it.. you know? My goodness, how powerful God's hand can be through others. Thank you so much for writing this. I look at myself at times and think I have so much baggage I'm holding onto that I'm going to get mistaken for the luggage carousel at an airport! I guess if God wanted us to look back he would have given us eyes in the back of our heads! Joking aside, I felt the pain and angst in your post.. purpose too, is elusive.. I am trying to learn to quieten the noise and hear what my purpose is. God bless you.
So happy this post resonated with you and sometimes a little joking can lighten the world lol I totally get the baggage and trauma we accumulate and I’m praying for breakthrough in a mighty way for you. Bless 🙂
It is peaceful to have a smaller number of friends. The less complaining or drama I have to read from people the more peaceful my life is
Yes 🙌 that’s how I feel too ❤️
Dear Sarah,
I think this is the same for so many of us. Anyone or thing that stands between our relationship with Jesus Christ must go. It's so hard to do but there is such peace once we let go. Even most of my family I have had to let go for the same reason. Leth the Lord reign in our lives and deal with them. Hugs dear one. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
The Lord be near unto you.
Heidi
I agree! I think we need to let go of the distraction of wanting to keep tabs. It often takes us back to places we need to walk on from the best we can. Bless & thank you for taking a moment to read it ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful. Relatable. Thank you.
I had to block those who hurt me before I went off social media. It was the best decision I made for my hurting heart. Thank you for writing this and reminding us that the Lord doesn’t want us to be stuck in the past.
I’m so happy this post spoke to you ❤️
"A distraction. A way to keep us scrolling and looking back, instead of living fully and looking forward". There's so much wisdom in this statement. Looking back, holding on, not truly forgiving, envying can hold us in sin and create stress that we do not need to have. Forgiving, even sending a note to them, lifting them up in prayer and moving on to what God has for us is the best thing we can do for ourselves. I can appreciate your self reflection and asking yourself these questions, we often do not do this and continue on unhealthy paths or fools ourselves into thinking that we have gotten over the hurt of the past when we have not. Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! You said it perfectly, we often fool ourselves into thinking we’ve gotten over the hurt ❤️ bless x
This is so true. I kept sharing with my husband that I feel so limited in my words because I still have people who follow me that I really didn’t need following me. He simply said “so unfollow them. Remove them if you need to. It’s simple”.
Such a simple but profound moment of adjustment.
Thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad this spoke to you! It really is freeing to just let go ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this story. Every word resonates with me and I appreciate the encouragement to unfollow those that have hurt me and just keep my focus on the Lord and follow Him. 🙏🏻
Yes 🙌 keep your eyes on the Lord and walking forward ❤️
This is so relatable and thought-provoking - thanks for writing it. A Happy New Year to you!
Aww happy new year 🥳 ❤️
You speak truth, sometimes the best thing to do is unfollow.
Sometimes it really is ❤️
Bless you for your transparency, your vulnerability, your truth, and your courage to share it.
Believe me when I say your reflection was an answer to a prayer….
Not to bore you with the details but I WISH almost my attachment was social media. I am labored by my melancholy longing for what was, for who I was, and struggling to know where is my place NOW….I need a new vision, a new purpose, an OUTWARD vision….. grateful TO you and FOR you! Continued Grace and Blessings in this budding new year.
Sister… I am hearing you! It’s taken me a long time to grieve the person I once was and finding who I am now as far as purpose. But slowly, the Lord is beginning to reveal the Why of the refining and moving me into the restoration story. I pray He begins to reveal yours also ❤️❤️❤️
The fact that you're receiving so many likes and responses shows you're truly touching hearts and sparking recognition.
Aww thank you lovely 🥰 Keep being a light lovely 🥰😊🙏💡
I definitely needed this reminder today. I find myself going through my "friends" list pretty often, just to delete people who I haven't actually seen or spoken to in years. Last year, I took a six month break from social media (specifically Facebook) and I felt like it did wonders for my mental health and relationship with Jesus. Because I also find myself playing the comparison game and holding onto the past a little too tightly. I'm thinking I may just take another break here soon ❤️
Yes 🙌 I do it quite often throughout the year and I swear colour comes back to my life and it certainly helps with the mental side ❤️❤️❤️
I still can't even wrap my head around this whole social media thing! How it complicates life! There are so many good and also bad aspects of it. People bearing their lives to basically the entire world........so much potential for problems. Growing up in the 60's was so much easier. But good for you! Move forward, as we all should!
I agree! But wasn’t it beautiful to live in eras where we didn’t have to pick up the phone? Where we played outside all day? I’m so glad I got to experience that kind of freedom ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful reminder. Thank you ! 😊
Aww bless ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this post Sarah. It was a confirmation for me of just what I have done in the past week. Hard and yet it brings relief at the same time because you can’t move forward looking backwards.
I totally agree! I too made the decision this week and I felt a huge weight off my shoulders. Only looking forward with Jesus in sight for this girl ❤️
Me too.