82/365: Speak Life - Bring Hope

The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves. ~Proverbs 13:5

Speak truth - speak life.

Your words can bring peace, calm, assurance, and affirmation when situations become tense. Take care to choose your words wisely, as they are the true reflection of the soul.

Practice restraint and refuse to give an audience to anyone tearing people down. You have the hope of Christ in your voice! Use it.

GO DEEPER: Luke 6: 43-45

NEXT STEP: Do your social media posts reflect Christ?

Old Dude

on 03/24/2023 at 05:34 AM

LIVE BOLD is my only social media.

Nick W

on 03/23/2023 at 08:08 PM

that was meant to read "exudes", not "excuses" ;)

Nick W

on 03/23/2023 at 08:07 PM

Once again, I'll add a "ditto." I'm not on any social media, save this app (praise God!) and LinkedIn. I never go to LinkedIn except to respond to recruiters, nor do I feel tempted to. But I've learned that I have a sharp tongue that I have to actively manage as the Holy Spirit continues to work change in my heart and mind. I want to be an encourager who absolutely excuses the joy that comes from salvation, not an insufferable critical person who sees every problem coming ten miles down the road.

Whiteeagle

on 03/23/2023 at 06:40 PM

Chris S. If you need someone to talk to my email is mcclendon747@gmail.com; I know of your pain and isolation that comes w sex addiction. SA.org has a lot of resources also that will connect you to others. Get connected ..that kills the Lust.

Kevin Miller

on 03/23/2023 at 06:27 PM

Social media is negative in many ways. I’m not on it much. I’d rather come here. We know we have problems and aren’t afraid to admit it and we don’t shame one another for it. I find a learn a lot from the posts here. Thanks

Elliott

on 03/23/2023 at 03:06 PM

Thank you brothers for helping me out with my many problems today! I've been going through a lot of pain this past year, reading your testimonials every day has giving me the strength to keep going. It also inspired me in a way that I have been looking for. Being a part of y'all's mornings have changed my life I can't explain but please know that you guys helped me find Jesus and the true me again! 🙏

Ashley Jarvis

on 03/23/2023 at 03:02 PM

Social media proved to be one of the toughest challenges in recovery, and still is. My business requires me to advertise and maintain a presence, but just like anything else I must learn ways to prevent it from controlling me. There are settings to prevent unwanted ads, and when I see one I have the opportunity to intentionally report it as inappropriate. When I see someone gaslighting, I have the opportunity to not insert my two cents, and pray for them. When I see something I believe in, that I believe would bring a smile or live to others, I have the opportunity to share positivity with others amidst the negativity that spirals all around. I guess what I’ve learned, whether the world around us, or the world inside our phones, it’s the same thing. We have challenges and tests constantly to grow our strength in Christ, make the right choice, and make a positive impact in those around us. The darker the environment we are in, the brighter Christ’s light shines from within us. It took me many months in recovery and this journey with God to grow strong enough to enter back into that world, but it’s also where I’ve had the opportunity to share pieces of my story that have led other men to me so that I can share my story in depth and help them find their way to Christ and sobriety. It works, if you work it, rather than it working you, amen 🙏🏻

Tim Debronsky

on 03/23/2023 at 02:11 PM

I do have a FB account but I rarely use it. When I do use it is for my real estate business. I found it to be a time suck. I have been blessed not to get hooked to any social media. I will be praying for you Chris S. Remember the flesh is weak but the spirit is strong. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 💪

KJE

on 03/23/2023 at 02:03 PM

Well said Delray! I have always struggled with inappropriate jokes with some people and using words to tear people down or gossip, rather than to build them up! I too have been praying about this and praise God for the changes he continues to make in me.

Delray Sheen

on 03/23/2023 at 01:53 PM

In my desire to please God and grow I asked what do I need to work on? He answered in an obvious way, through scripture, that I needed to clean my tongue. I was not just curse words, but the types of jokes I found funny, it was mean/teasing words, or being overly critical of someone. These things do not speak life. I ask the Holy Spirit to quickly prick my heart should I fall and not know. I noticed a huge difference and blessings. Over time it became easier to not say things accidentally and soon my mind becomes aligned. It comes down to love and how I want my tongue to come from a well of life and peace that is in me.

Brandon Pembleton

on 03/23/2023 at 01:11 PM

Early in recovery I posted a ton on social media. My light bulb moments, my ideas, more of my thoughts, and began to go from doing it to help others to realizing as I kept checking new followers and new likes I was doing it to pump my ego more than anything else. I was priming myself for a fall. Not to mention my work was suffering from it. I'd time warp during the day when I'd open fb or Instagram. More so Instagram. Either farming likes, or I'd get lost in funny and motivation memes. Too many blinky lights for an adhd mind. I noticed too I was getting stressed if a thoughtfully packaged motivational meme was getting enough traction. It was mostly bad for me. I like not worrying about it now and not checking and mindless scrolling when I have down time. It's opportunity to be still and in sync with God instead of a device that uses manipulative algorithms to keep you hooked and looking at the feed. Thank you God for helping me to realize that. My life has gotten much happier from putting that down as well!! I love you God amen 🙏

Boyce Moses

on 03/23/2023 at 12:58 PM

With Jesus in our heart, how can we let evil and vileness spew from our lips? Wake up people, how can we have two masters, we can’t. If your a Christian be a Christian 24/7. Love you Jesus! 🧡💚💙❤️

Steven

on 03/23/2023 at 12:13 PM

I had Facebook for quite a while but the ads and videos were becomingmore and more of the feed. Many of those ads were tempting and I finally had to close my acccount. I miss hearing from distance relatives but I don't miss the "noise" of the sin-filled world and the tempting pics and videos. God wants us to have real relationships, not superficial ones. I like the community here. You guys lift me up with your honesty and confessions. I am grateful to God for this small community of guys who lift each other up in prayer and share their spiritual wins and losses with each other. Thank you, guys, and thanks to God for bringing us together.

joe meyers

on 03/23/2023 at 11:44 AM

Guys, another great men’s Christian app is the Clint Hurdle Daily Devotional. Clint’s the former Pgh Pirates manager. Been threw a lot in his life. Has different faith based people provide the devotional every morning. Give it a try. It’s free. Live Bold is the best I’ve found though. Praying for everyone here who is struggling. You WILL prevail, you’re on the right team!!

michael f vinning

on 03/23/2023 at 11:36 AM

Just reiterate what you guys have said…none for me bc I know myself and just weak my flesh is even after decades of right living, all out the window if I let my guard down. You shall know them by their fruit, suicide and depression rates have grown exponentially along the same curve as social media since the first smart phone was introduced! Bad trees produce bad fruit!! Praying for you guys!!

Robert McFaddin

on 03/23/2023 at 11:27 AM

I tried Facebook twice. I quit it bc I was addicted to it. I wanted to see who was on it all the time. I also didn’t want any connection to things like the nasty ads that would be there from time to time. Now, the o ky social media I have is this app and the Promise Keepers app. Those two things have been very helpful. Every once in a while I wish I could be on Facebook bc of my brother who lives in Tennessee and my cousin who lives in Japan. I k ow I can’t do it though. God is good!!

Mike J

on 03/23/2023 at 11:07 AM

Praying for you Chris S. Try to get together with some good brothers who are believers. I believe what you’re going through is one of the toughest to fight hang in there God is good.

Chris S

on 03/23/2023 at 10:48 AM

I don't have social media either currently due to having a pornography addiction, and doing everything I can to set up barriers so I don't fall into it more. I'm actually still up, never went to bed because of my addiction. My fence fell down tonight, and I had done so well the rest of the day...please pray for me guys. I need it for sure. My soul hungers for God and righteousness, but my flesh is so weak

Scott Beebe

on 03/23/2023 at 10:15 AM

Social media is as dangerous to me as any drink or drug. I don’t have a social media account because of my sinful nature and who I can still be as a broken human being. Even though I have accepted Christ as my Lord, I still battle the wiles of self and of Satan. It amazes me how weak my flesh can still be. If your mature enough for social media, God bless you and keep up the good fight!

82/365: Speak Life - Bring Hope

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