It's a Little Too Loud in Here

A lot of people look sad at Walmart.

This is most likely because they're at Walmart (no offense Walmart, but also, kind of some offense). But it might also be because there's a constant war going on in their hearts and minds.

I forget about that sometimes. Not that Satan isn't trying to finagle his way into my life or ministry, but because I've gotten into the practice of battening down the hatches pretty securely.

I'm not online. I don't watch the news. In fact, I watched The Daily Show for the first time in years the other day, and watching the clips from it was like watching one of my favorite movies, Idiocracy. I've been waiting for the time that movie would ultimately come to fruition. And it totally seems like it's now.

But why wouldn't it be? People are constantly being bombarded by news of everyone and their literal mother, especially if they're still loitering around on Facebook. And considering comparison is the thief of joy, and social media is a playground for that particular thief, I'm not surprised the sadness I see when purchasing a man-sized bag of Sour Patch Kids.

(Like I said, Satan messes with me too.)

But the online thing is like another universe to me now. When Matt mentions somebody we know is in Disney and looks like they're having fun, I panic thinking he's either having a stroke or maybe he's somehow stumbled upon a wormhole in a fourth dimensional wall.

And then I remember Facebook exists.

No, this is not a "everyone should give up the news and social media like I do because I'm the best person alive" post. (That will be Monday's).

This is more of a "it's okay to detach from the madness, even for a little bit" post. Because I sometimes think we feel unable to give ourselves permission to walk away from being in the know because of FOMO and what not.

Well instead, let's FASTDBUJ (Forget About Stuff That Doesn't Bring Us Joy). And I didn't even have to eat a pound of sour gummy candy to come up with that.

Because ultimately, the louder the noise, the harder it is to hear our God who is quietly calling out.