SCRIPTURE
Colossians 3:1-2 ESV If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

NUGGET
I’m going to step on your toes for a minute. If your screen time outdoes your God-time, don’t be surprised when your emotions reflect the screen. It’s impossible to stare at negative, crude, disappointing things without being affected by it. Yes, we need to stay informed, but we don’t need all the juicy details to do that. Allow God’s Truth to inform the facts you are hearing, watching, or reading. Connect to Jesus for His thoughts, perspective, and point of view. Your emotions will reflect what you’re perceiving. So be sure to take in more of Jesus than everything else.

ACTIVATION
Set timers when you engage social media. Change a channel or turn off a movie that isn’t edifying. Don’t sit through a show that assaults your spirit or tears down what God is trying to build up in you. Lead your emotions to wells of living water.

PRAYER
Papa, I want more of You. Give me a check in my spirit when I am taking in something that needs to be shut off. Show me early so I can make wise decisions. Increase my hunger and thirst for You and Your Word. In Jesus name, Amen.

Devo by Rachel Barrentine
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