Last night I decided to take action on something I’ve been contemplating for a while: I deactivated my Facebook account. My next twenty days will be Facebook free. Here’s why:
- To be a better steward of my time. There are other, better things I can be doing.
- To be a better husband and father. Attention is the biggest gift we can give our wives and children.
- To spend more time in prayer. Facebook has edged its way into the parts of the day typically used for prayer.
- To better manage my energy. There are better, truly restorative things I can do.
- To cultivate a positive attitude. Lately Facebook has felt like a public squabble.
What about you? Have you ever taken a Facebook fast?
Jeff Gissing 
Jeff I am sure this was not an easy decision, as I think I know how much you like to write. Your reasons stated were well thought out. Thank you for giving others lots to ponder.
Blessings and hugs , Betsy
Sent from my iPhone
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Many times I have left Facebook during Lent. I also noticed it would steal prayer time.
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Wow. You make a compelling case. I realize I’ve become way more pulled into FB in the past six months or so. One of its detriments is that I use it at a substitute for sharing things with my extended family. For a few years, we’d send group emails with our latest news and now I feel “satisfied” having posted stuff on the wall. You’ve got me thinking. Thanks for the post.
Hey, where’s the “like” button on here, anyway? 🙂
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Thanks for commenting. Sorry I haven’t responded to your earlier email!
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