If I took all the time I spent on Facebook

If I took all the time I spent on Facebook

And used it for something more

Would I lose my online connections

Or open other doors?

Could the world survive without my comments?

So much seems to be at stake

Between presidential politics

And ever vitriolic debate.

If I don’t post which lives matter

Do any matter at all?

If I don’t patrol the ongoing clatter

Through the cracks something will fall.

Can I live apart from the nonstop banter?

Does the absurd comment demand my immediate response?

If it’s not posted does it really matter?

Whose to turn it on or turn it off?

People say things ever so boldly

That in person they don’t embrace.

Some injustice brings bold words of broadcast

That they won’t say with you face-to-face.

Baseball and birthdays now come with video

And can be posted in a flash.

A welcome reprieve from the drama

Where opposing views must clash.

So what to do with this thing called Facebook

It has engulfed most every life.

Take it or leave it or a little of both

Either way there is a price.

Now reflect upon this premise

Not yet spoken in this rhyme

We are truly a blessed people

To have the time to be online.

Facebook Messenger and the like…

Facebook Messenger and the like…

I am connected to many in an online mode.  I accept many friend requests, many from some that I only have a slight connection.  I do this so that I can affirm the things that are good, share the gospel, and have some connection with so many searching for truth and love and purpose.

Many may be disappointed because I don’t do chat.  I put what God has given me to use to produce a return for him and online chat is not in the budget.

Many may be disappointed because I am not a vending machine.  Yes, I am an American and am blessed to live in what possibly is the wealthiest nation on the planet.  I give much to many but seldom respond to a personal appeal on Messenger or other modes.  God leads me in my generosity, so your fervent appeal to me should be directed to God. Prayers made fervently to God and not persuasion directed towards me are your most productive avenue.

Many may be disappointed because they ask me for books and resources but I give them a URL.  My teaching with references to biblical sources are posted online for all to read. 

I gladly respond to your messages with affirmations and do pray for those seeking my prayers.

I joyfully celebrate your victories in Christ.

I constantly encourage your work in the Lord.

But at this point in my life, I am running my race for the Lord at full speed.  One day, I may slow down to a jog and have time to chat, but for now I am fixed on the goal of taking good news to the blind and lost people in our world.

If Jesus is your Lord and Savior, you are blessed.  We can work together in our parts of this planet to share his gospel and God’s love and know that we run this race together.  There is a kinship in that greater than chat.  But for this day, my eyes are fixed on the Author and Finisher of my faith and it’s not quite time to back off on my pace.

Blessings,

Tom

Three things come not back--make that four counting the Facebook post

Some people are just more social than others.  Facebook is a wonderful place to be social.  What a great place to share photos and experiences and links to really good stuff.

What a temptation to vent your anger to the world and not be able to take it back.  Consider the double-edged sword of the technological marvel we call Facebook.

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Don't Facebook when drunk!

Should be self-explanatory, but let's have some fun with the concept.

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Invading Facebook

I am invading Facebook with good news!