Happy December 1st, my friends. Day 1 of no social media is here, and I'm so excited for it, honestly. I wanted to kick this off by asking a question: Why are you doing this? Whether it's to control your dopamine addiction, or get some time back, why did you choose to get rid of social media for a month? For me, I just wanted to slow down and focus on prayer, reflection, and planning this month. I'm tired of the go, go, go, and I really want to press into the Advent season and give Jesus as much time and devotion as I can, while giving my family the same, and I couldn't do that with having to post, respond, and keep up with Instagram and all that comes with running a business on there. @Andrew Walters brought to light a great scripture to focus on during this time: "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Cor 4:18 The question that's prompted is, what do we fix our eyes on? When we aren't pulled in the directions of our busy schedule, it's probably our phones. So we put those down. Good. Now what? Today is the first day of Advent. Let's settle our hearts on the notion that we are waiting for a savior. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel... A passage that's fitting for us on our first few days of this challenge: "For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted." Hebrews 2:18 Prayer: Our Lord, Thank you for being so kind to us. Our focus hasn't been on you, and yet you love us and call us beloved sons. Forgive us for our distracted minds and burdened hearts. Help us give those temptations, the free time that we've pulled out our phones; help use press into the small moments with our family during this time and always. Holy Spirit, lead us during this Advent season. Show us the heart posture we need to truly dwell in your goodness and understand the depth of your love, God, in sending your son into this broken world to redeem the lost and usher in your kingdom. We long for you, Jesus. Help us wait for you patiently, with hands ready to serve, and hearts ready to receive the fullness of your love.