God Deserves More Than Your Social Media Bio | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

God Deserves More Than Your Social Media Bio

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

73
God Deserves More Than Your Social Media Bio

How often do you see Instagram, Twitter and Facebook account bio’s listed with bible verses, the name of Jesus or quotes that simply imply that they’re believers of the faith. However, when you scroll through these different individuals feeds, you can find pictures of drinking, partying, foul language, immodest dress or just no other mention of God or His son anywhere. The world teaches us that this type of feel good Christianity is okay, but that is a lie. How can one serve the world and God at the same time? The truth is that you can’t.

‘Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all of your strength and with all of your mind and love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27

To be honest with you, I used to be that kind of Christian, the type who would say that I believed in Jesus without truly living my life that way. I would proclaim His name in my bio yet I would still live trying to please the world. I cared so much about what others thought of me. I was always trying to keep up with the latest trends and it was e x h a u s t i n g. So after running, searching and feeling so much emptiness, I resubmitted my life to Christ and let me tell you, it has been the best decision that I have ever made. Within the last year, specifically, I have grown so much in my walk with Him. He has shown me true love, forgiving love, unfailing love, a love that I have never known. A love so deep that I thought it could never exist. God has filled me so much more than any praise the world brings ever could and I want to share that with you.

“To know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19

God deserves more than just our bio’s, He deserves to be an active part of our life. He deserves to receive praise from us for the blessings that He brings continually into our lives whether we deserve it or not, (which typically we don’t). However, I know from personal experience that giving or resubmitting your life fully to Christ will not be an easy or fast task. You may be losing some of your closest friends, you may be mocked for not participating in the things that you used to do, you may have parts of your past that even come back to haunt you. Satan uses all of these tactics to make us think, ‘God could never use someone like me’ or ‘God could never love someone like me’. But He can, He will and He does, so much. Therefore, just surrender to Him; after all, He does want us to spend eternity with Him in His kingdom that He prepared for us, His children. So do not just settle for being a feel good Christian. Be a Christian who actively pursues God day in and day out. Be a true light in this desperate world of darkness.

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Lifestyle

10 Truths About Being In A Sorority

(For Girls Who Are Interested In Greek Life)

1891
Sorority
Rebekah Lee

I remember my freshman year oh so well. I remember feeling terrified the night before orientation. The one thing that I dreaded the most was not the new people, the new environment, or even the academic pressure. I was dreading having to talk to sorority girls about Recruitment. I remember cutting off and avoiding any Rho Gamma/Panhellenic Officer that came my way during First Week. I looked at them like they had asked me to cut my arm off whenever they asked me if I wanted to rush. To be honest, I did not even know what rush was, but I knew that I did NOT want to be a part of it. To me, it was dumb. It was a waste of money. It was a waste of my time.

And guess what? I did not rush my freshman year. I spent the first half of my freshman year isolating myself from everyone on campus. I spent all of my time in the library, and then (since I was a commuter) went back home once my work was finished.

Keep Reading...Show less
10 Must Watch Shows During Winter Break
Netflix

Now that the semester is over, you are probably wondering what your purpose of life is beside writing essays and constantly studying. Breaks give you time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to relax than cuddling with some hot cocoa and some Netflix. Here is a list compiled of shows that must make it into your binge watching sessions, with the website in which you can find it. Enjoy!

Keep Reading...Show less
Disney Princesses
The Odyssey
Tiana would no doubt be disappointed in the food our cafeteria has to offer.

And hopefully she would cook for everyone in her dorm.

She definitley would not take any 8:00 am classes because she would be up late baking and cleaning up the communal kitchen that are available in every dorm.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

1836
Michael Scott

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

1412
the office

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments