📱 What Is Your Purpose on Social Media?

After a four-day weekend of prayer, reflection, and seeking wise counsel, I felt led to share this message. A more detailed article and a related audio/video podcast are coming soon—but here’s a preview of what’s on my heart.

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🔍 Reflecting on Our Digital Intentions

Many of you know me through my personal and professional social media platforms. I often speak on Purpose, Principles, and Passion—and how they shape our lives. But today, I want to ask:

What is your purpose for being on social media?

• Is it aligned with your values and priorities?
• Is it making a positive impact—or causing distraction, frustration, or division?
• Are you using it to stay connected with distant loved ones—or is it pulling you away from meaningful relationships right in front of you?

Let’s be honest: face-to-face or even voice-to-voice communication is far more powerful than texts, emails, or DMs.

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⚖️ The Pros and Cons of the Digital World

I’ve been active on social media since its early days. I’ve seen its benefits—and its pitfalls. I’ve taken breaks, fasts, and even stepped away out of frustration from online experiences, church hurt, and ministry challenges.

Those moments led me to pause, pray, and seek counsel from pastors, evangelists, and Christian leaders I trust.

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🛡️ Spiritual Discernment in a Digital Age

Let’s not forget: Satan is a master strategist. He thrives on division, deception, gossip, and assumptions—even within the church. He’ll convince leaders that Matthew 18:15–17 doesn’t apply to them. He’ll blind us to the wisdom of Proverbs 6:16–19.

But we must remember:

• No church is perfect.
• No person is perfect.
• Only God is perfect.

Even when leaders fall short, we must forgive, learn, and discern. Bitterness is a trap—but wisdom is a gift. Sometimes, we must walk away, let go, and let God.

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📖 Anchored in Scripture

We serve a mighty God. Our time on earth is “but a vapor.” Let’s make the most of it—for our families, our communities, and the Kingdom.

We must work unto God—not unto man. And when churches or leaders stray from biblical truth, it may be time to “dust off your shoes” and move on (Matthew 10:14). There are too many souls to reach to waste time casting pearls before swine.

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🎸 A Message That Resonated

Recently, my fiance and I watched a sermon from The First Heavy Metal Church of Christ by Evangelist Brian Smith. It was raw, real, and biblically sound. No matter your worship style, we all serve the same God. You can watch the message here.

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🗣️ What’s Next

I’ll be sharing more soon—on the Purpose Principles Passion website and podcast. I’ll explore how to align your social media presence with your faith, values, and mission. I’ll share wisdom from trusted voices, biblical insights, and personal experiences—without naming names or organizations.

Because at the end of the day, we’re called to serve God, love others, and live with purpose.

Blessings and Shalom,
~ DW

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🔍 Purpose & Calling

These verses affirm that our lives have divine meaning and direction:

• Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
• Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
• Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
• Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

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🧠 Wisdom & Discernment

These verses guide us in seeking godly wisdom and navigating life’s complexities:

• James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.”
• Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
• Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
• James 3:17 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.”

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💬 Social Media & Communication

These verses offer timeless principles for how we speak and interact—online and offline:

• Ephesians 4:29 – “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.”
• Proverbs 12:18 – “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
• James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
• Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right… think about such things.”

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✝️ Serving God & Staying Faithful

These verses remind us who we ultimately serve and why our work matters:

• Colossians 3:24 – “It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
• Galatians 1:10 – “If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
• Matthew 6:24 – “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and money.”
• Joshua 24:15 – “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

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❤️ Forgiveness & Grace

These verses speak to healing, letting go, and the power of grace:

• Matthew 6:14–15 – “For if you forgive others… your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
• Colossians 3:13 – “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
• Luke 6:37 – “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate… forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”