Before You Post on Social Media | Devotional Series

Corresponding Episode
Episode #58, Dr. Jen Bennett, 6 Questions To Ask Yourself
https://drjenbennett.com/6-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-posting-on-social-media/

In this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series, Corrie Heinrichs guides us through an enriching devotional based on the She Impacts Culture Podcast, episode 58, "6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media"with Dr. Jen Bennett. As we explore the intersection of faith and impact, Corrie leads us in a time of prayer and reflection inspired by the wisdom found in Proverbs 16:24. This episode offers valuable insights on how to make our online interactions sweet to the soul and healthy for the body, ensuring our digital presence reflects God's love and truth. Join us as we pause from the noise of the world, sip from the well of encouragement, and seek to be beacons of light in the digital space. Get comfortable, open your heart, and dive into a journey of spiritual renewal and activation with us.

Proverbs 16:24

ESV (English Standard Version)

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

NLT (New Living Translation)

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

NIV (New International Version)

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Ask yourself

"How can I reflect God's love in my digital interactions this week? Are my words and actions online sweet to the soul and healthy for the body?"

Reflect

• Reflect on Proverbs 16:24 and consider how your words and interactions on social media can be sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Engage

• Engage in a simple and practical way by intentionally sharing kind and uplifting posts.

Pray

• Pray for the transformation of our hearts, that they may align with God's truth and be filled with kindness and compassion.
• Pray for those who are struggling, feeling hopeless, battling anxiety, or facing addiction, that they may encounter God's love and comfort through the words and actions of others.
• Pray for discernment and humility in our digital interactions, that we may always reflect God's love and truth.

Transcript

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Hello, friends. I'm doctor Jen Bennett. We are in the midst of our she impacts culture devotional series with guest host, Corey. We are exploring the intersection of faith and impact, drawing inspiration from our previous episodes. But more than that, we'll embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and activation. Join me as we take a pause from the noise of the world, sip from the well of encouragement, and center ourselves in devotion and prayer. Each episode will feature a snippet from a past conversation followed by a devotional designed to uplift your spirit and ignite your purpose. So whether you're in need of a word of affirmation, a moment of prayer, or simply seeking guidance, this series is here for you. Friends, get comfortable, open your heart, and let's dive into the she impacts culture devotional series. Friends, I want you to be worth following online. I want you to be the person that people will come to when they have god questions, when they need prayer, when they feel like life is hopeless, when they feel down in the dumps, when they are battling anxiety or addiction, I want people to come to you. But if your posts are not reflecting the heart of God, then my friends, you are closing doors to future conversations that can be life changing for eternity. This prayer devotional corresponds to the She Impact's culture episode 58, 6 questions to ask yourself before posting on social media with doctor Jen Bennett. Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16 verse Jen, taken from the NLT. Heavenly father, we come before you today with hearts full of gratitude for the opportunity to influence and impact the world around us. We thank you for entrusting us with a voice to reflect your love and compassion in the digital spaces we occupy. Help us to be worth following, to be bearers of kind and uplifting words, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body, just like honey. We declare that every word we share will be inspired by your truth and fueled by your grace, drawing others closer to you in their times of need. We lift up those who may be struggling, feeling hopeless, battling anxiety, or facing addiction. We ask for your healing touch to be upon them. May our words and actions on social media be a source of encouragement and hope to those who are in desperate need of your love and grace. Guide us to be beacons of light in the darkness, pointing others to the unwavering hope found in you, our steadfast anchor. We pray for discernment and wisdom as we navigate the digital world, especially in moments when we are tempted to engage in unnecessary division or controversy. Let your spirit guide our posts and interactions so that everything we share reflects your heart and glorifies your name. As we seek to impact and influence culture for you, we pray for humility and love to mark our digital presence, drawing people closer to the beautiful truth of the gospel. Ask yourself the question, how can I reflect God's love in my digital interactions this week? As you go through your week, I encourage you to do these three things. 1st, reflect. Take time to reflect on Proverbs 16 verse Jen, and consider how your words and interactions on social media can be sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Then engage. Engage in a simple and practical way by intentionally sharing a Finally, pray. Here are 3 ways you can pray. Pray for the transformation of our hearts hope and encouragement, that they may encounter God's love and comfort through the words and actions of others. And pray for discernment and humility in our digital interactions that we may always reflect God's love and truth. To listen to the corresponding episode or to see these activations and prayer lists, please reference the show notes. I'm Corey, and thank you for joining our devotional series on the She Impacts Culture podcast.