Are You Being Programmed by Social Media? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep107

Are you being programmed by social media? Whether you believe it or not, what you consume is influencing your affections for God.[0:00] Intro[2:00] Proclaim News[6:30] Are you being programmed?[10:00] Bible verses to set your mind on God[17:00] Final thoughtsBible verses:Colossians 3:1-2 Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 4:8Ask a questionProclaim Kids Ministry Become a Proclaim PartnerAndrea Brown’s ministry contentSign up for our weekly emailProclaim News and Ministry UpdatesThank you for your support.We have some good momentum at Proclaim Ministries in the kids and teen ministries after Vacation Bible School. New Proclaim Partners are joining, and many kids are visiting the Proclaim Kids website to do memory verses. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from our in-person and online communities.We are working on developing the ONE10 Framework for teaching kids and adults, focusing on one story and ten truths shaping what we believe and how we live. The content is designed to be engaging for kids but also beneficial for adults.Are you being programmed?What you focus on, you will follow. What you follow impacts your choices and your affections for God. The media and activities you engage with can either stir or steal your affections for God. Social media can have a major influence on your mindset. That is why it is so important to set boundaries and be intentional about what you consume.Scriptural Guidance and Practical TipsColossians 3:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, and Philippians 4:8 emphasize the importance of setting your mind on things above and focusing on Jesus. Seek God. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Turn your attention to what is right in God’s sight. Be intentional about your habits and create good habits that draw you closer to God.Questions:What specific things in your life are stirring your affections for God, and how can you intentionally focus on those things?What habits or boundaries can you set up to help you avoid the things that tend to steal your affection for God?How can you use the Bible’s teachings about setting your mind on things above to guide your media consumption and focus?Action Items:Identify things that stir your affections for God.Identify things that steal your affections from God.Establish habits and boundaries to prioritize the things that draw you closer to God.We’d love to hear from you! "Live for God by connecting faith and life."Download our app to get notified every time we upload new content https://proclaimministries.com/appSupport the ministry https://proclaimministries.com/giveFollow Proclaim Ministries:https://www.facebook.com/proclaimministrieshttps://www.instagram.com/proclaimministries/