TUG-A-WAR

TUG-A-WAR

Growing up as a millennial is tough.  Why is it tough?  The list could go on and on.  Social media tells women we need to look a certain way, we depict that all males are “douche bags” because that is what we see on Twitter.  We think that all girls who are pretty, wear makeup, and dress up are “hoes”.  How many likes you get on a picture you post on Instagram or Facebook defines how popular a person is. Don’t get me wrong, there are many positive uses of social media.  Just like anything, there are pros and cons.  BUT… why does it seem like our society is getting worse and worse.  We are truly so caught up with the world and ourselves; it seems that is all we care about.  I truly believe there is only one answer to why this has happened… as a society we have drifted further and further from God and His word.  I am first to admit that I am sinner and have done things in my life I am not proud of.  I will also admit that I have allowed social media (a worldly thing) influence how I thought I should  “look” or even that I wasn’t good enough.  I allowed worldly ways to consume my thoughts.  Our world is filled with darkness and sin; we are constantly being manipulated by the devil.  Do NOT let the world define who you are because it doesn’t.  Your relationship with God defines who you are.  The important thing is to truly try to live by His word.  The reason why I underlined this part is because it took me a while to understand this.  I am forever grateful that GOD brought me to this truth.  For my situation, the devil used social media to target areas of my life that would get me to lean away from God’s word.  I am sure I am not the only one out there who has gone or is going through this struggle.  The truth and reality of it is you WILL NOT fit into society if you are trying to live your life according to God’s word.  Yes, it is hard and personally, I have struggled.  Committing your life to live according to God’s word will not be easy, but it IS PROMISING.  It is true love.  It is your futures only hope.   

We live in a society where waking up each morning it is normal to see a mass shooting take place in Orlando, a suicide bomb in a train station, a terrorists attack in the Middle East.  I honestly expect to see this stuff on a DAILY BASIS.  The past 48 to 72 hours have just left me sick.  So more than anything, during this time we see suffering all around us… pray.  Simply indulge in the Word.  Pray again.  Pray for understanding.  Pray for the Words and Truths to be exposed.  Just open yourself up to God and His word.  Lean not on your own understanding.  Trust God and have Faith in what He is doing because He knows the plans for this place we call Earth. 

These things have been weighing heavy on my heart this entire summer.  I have been so utterly humbled and not a day goes by where I am not grateful.  Despite the different personal battles you face, you do not have to allow the TUG-A-WAR battle between the sin of the world and God to tear you apart.  Do your best to live day in and day out on God’s side of the battle.

Chesney Jo