Escaping to the Screen
When Social Media Becomes Our Substitute Savior
In a world where scrolling has become second nature, many of us are choosing the glow of our screens over the light of God’s truth. Social media isn’t just an app anymore; it has become a reality for many people. Why? Because facing the real world hurts. It’s easier to craft a version of ourselves online than to confront what’s broken in our hearts.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21
Believers, this is our wake-up call.
The Truth We Don’t Want to Face
Let’s be honest. Some of us spend more time on social media than we do in prayer.
We share our emotions in captions, but never with the people God put in our lives for healing. We confess our pain in posts but never at the altar.
The problem isn’t the phone in your hand. It’s the void in your heart that you’re trying to fill with likes instead of love.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
We’re Letting the Wrong Voice Lead Us
Social media is discipling us, and we don’t even know it. We compare our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. We trade godly sorrow for clickable sympathy. We seek validation in the comments but overlook the voice of the Father.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
Here’s the real question:
Are we allowing social media to shape us? Or are we letting God’s Word shape us?
God is Still the Better Refuge
In a world of constant connection, we’re more isolated than ever.
We don’t need more followers, we need more fellowship.
We don’t need more content; we need more Christ.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
So here’s the challenge:
Don’t just post about Jesus, pursue Him.
Don’t just share Scripture, live it.
Don’t just like a spiritual quote; let it transform you.
Reality Check
You can’t scroll your way to salvation. Your timeline can’t heal your heart. Only the truth can. If the Word isn’t feeding you, the world will fool you. God doesn’t want your post. He wants your presence.
Final Thought
If you’re exhausted by the curated noise of social media, you’re not alone.
But remember this: God is not clicking “like” on your pain. He’s calling you to lay it down.
Today, choose the Word over the world.
Choose presence over posting.
Choose transformation over attention.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” — Colossians 3:2