As I write this blog, it is the first day of lent in the Christian calendar. I have been wondering if I should give something up for Lent this year and someone asked the perfect question: What is something that is getting in the way of your time you spend with God?

Sadly, it is called Instagram and Facebook. I find the reels very diverting. The other thing I knew I had to get rid of is the news. It has been making me anxious and even a bit depressed at times. So, last night I deleted all this off my phone.

Perhaps you understand. I am not ridiculous, but clearly, I could be doing better things, like praying for all the people in my life in difficult situations in a more focused way.

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine told me about Wendy Speake’s book “Social Media Fast”. It is a 40-day devotional about putting God first. As I am halfway through day one, she mentioned this verse that jumped out at me.

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.1 Corinthians 10:23

There is nothing wrong with what I was doing, however if I ask myself

1. Is it beneficial?

2. Is it constructive?

3. Is it helpful to those around me?

If we apply these 3 simple questions to our lives, it could truly help us rethink how we are spending our time and what we can do better? It is helpful to take time to talk this over with God as you simply consider what is taking your time these days? There is one thing in life we will never get back, that is time!

May God give us each wisdom as we think about what is absorbing our time. There does come a time where something good becomes not so good. May God give us wisdom and courage to see what is true in our own lives.

Dear Father,

I thank You for Your Word and for Your Spirit that leads and guides me. Thank You for this beautiful verse today. Give me wisdom and courage to know what is true in my life. What needs to change Lord?

In Jesus Name

Amen