{"id":3830,"date":"2014-11-01T12:54:25","date_gmt":"2014-11-01T12:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3830"},"modified":"2014-11-01T12:54:25","modified_gmt":"2014-11-01T12:54:25","slug":"whatever-you-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3830","title":{"rendered":"Whatever You Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy Facebook. It\u2019s one of those places I can keep tabs on those I love and are acquainted with. I started my Facebook journey when my middle child was in college. I thought it might be a good way to keep an eye on her and see to see what she and her friends were up to. The problem? She didn\u2019t post much on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSCN0253.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3165 size-medium\" style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSCN0253-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"???????????????????????????????\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSCN0253-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSCN0253.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>My journey then moved to enjoy family events from afar. Photos and newsfeed would be filled with what happened on a daily basis. It was a good thing and I felt closer to what was happening.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve come a \u201cfer piece\u201d from a dozen friends to hundreds and I\u2019ve also come to use Facebook as a tool to share Full Measure of Joy. But how much more could I possibly use Facebook for God? Good question.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Amid the posts about kids and pets, there are verses of Scripture that pop up. I love reading God\u2019s Word in any form. It\u2019s really special when a specific verse is particularly meaningful to me in the moment. I love how God works in that way. I\u2019ve seen encouraging blog links or message links posted that have helped me. I\u2019ve seen prayer requests sent through Facebook. All of these elements help us to share God with our realm of influence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So I ask this question. How are you influencing your \u201cfriends\u201d on Facebook? Are your posts uplifting and encouraging? Do you share positive words? Or are your posts filled with words or innuendos that aren\u2019t pleasing to God?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I want every element of my life to scream, \u201cI LOVE JESUS!\u201d That means on Facebook. And I might just take that one step further and say I work really hard to do the same thing on Pinterest. I am careful that what I post or pin would bring no disgrace to my Lord and Savior.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I saw that an acquaintance of mine posted a great idea this past week. It was about prayer and I might just have to reuse it. She asked her Facebook friends to share their prayer requests with her. She said they could inbox her, but if they left their prayer request or praise as a comment, others could pray as well. Then she asked that as others prayed for these folks to \u201clike\u201d the comment. I prayed through her prayer request list. What a great way to use Facebook for God!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just to confirm that we are to live lives <em>\u201cworthy of the Lord and that will please him in every way\u201d <\/em>(Colossians 1:10), take a look at these verses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 5:16 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSo whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 10:31 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAnd whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.\u201d<\/em> (Colossians 3:17 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These are pretty big words to live up to. Almost overwhelming. But I do know that when I allow God to be the center of my world (not me), it\u2019s much easier. Yes, I fail. Yes, I don\u2019t hit the mark every time. But I am trying and with God\u2019s Spirit leading and guiding me, it is a possibility.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today I pray that you make an effort to live according to God\u2019s Word. I pray that He will be the Lord of your words, your actions, your life\u2026and your Facebook page. Just think of the possibilities!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; I enjoy Facebook. It\u2019s one of those places I can keep tabs on those I love and are acquainted with. I started my Facebook journey when my middle child was in college. 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