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  • @ademilolatejuoso8461
    @ademilolatejuoso8461 4 роки тому +195

    I usually fast from twitter, instagram and facebook. I usually keep youtube, but I restrict myself to only watch sermons and teachings. Nothing of leisure

    • @chrissynecole
      @chrissynecole 4 роки тому +9

      Ademilola Tejuoso just did this for almost 2 months and it was so needed!!

    • @kennethyoung3673
      @kennethyoung3673 4 роки тому +12

      Ademilola Tejuoso that good because me and my friend is fasting from social media this month as well. But we both agree to keep UA-cam to listen to the word only and encouragement.

    • @imdifferent7294
      @imdifferent7294 4 роки тому +2

      That's what I'm doing now

    • @displayofgodssplendor2687
      @displayofgodssplendor2687 3 роки тому

      @Ademilola Tejuoso,blessed to come across your comment now🙏🏽I try this and it really helps🙌🏾

    • @lilmama4uam
      @lilmama4uam Рік тому

      Thank you!! I only go on UA-cam for educational purposes

  • @ademilolatejuoso8461
    @ademilolatejuoso8461 4 роки тому +100

    Wow the Spirit was just leading me to fast from social media for December 2019. Confirmation!!

    • @andrearolls6184
      @andrearolls6184 4 роки тому +1

      Ademilola Tejuoso yes me too!!

    • @mutheumutuku2161
      @mutheumutuku2161 4 роки тому +1

      I know right. I’ve been talking about it to friends

    • @loveablej2
      @loveablej2 4 роки тому +1

      Same here, I just deactivate my instagram this morning...

    • @DeemMeBeautiful
      @DeemMeBeautiful 4 роки тому +1

      Same here!!! When I got the notification I knew it was confirmation!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @niqabailey
      @niqabailey 4 роки тому +1

      Ademilola Tejuoso girl me too!! I been feeling this and said to myself okay December I’ll do it. It’s now the 3rd and I was on and came on UA-cam and boom seen this video 😩 it’s clearly a sign!

  • @purplegal05
    @purplegal05 4 роки тому +50

    I did this in October 2018. It was life changing. You really don't realize how much time you spend on social media until you detox from it. I went 31 days without social media, TV, UA-cam, Movies, AND music. I allowed myself to read books and listen to educational podcasts. I spent more time going to sleep on time, cooking fresh meals, and just connecting with people in real life. I highly recommend it.

    • @mskreme76
      @mskreme76 4 роки тому +2

      I need to try this! A few days ago I checked out two books from the library. I enjoyed one of the books but I didn't finish it. I'm going to set time to read a few pages as often as I can!

    • @kyramack7060
      @kyramack7060 2 роки тому

      How did you find the discipline to do this?

    • @purplegal05
      @purplegal05 2 роки тому +1

      @@kyramack7060 I made a plan. First I signed out of all of the apps, and then put them in a folder on my phone so that I couldn’t see them. I also signed out of them on my laptop too. I made a Bible study plan for the 31 days. If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. It is called a fast for a reason. It isn’t supposed to be easy. Lean on God to make it through. I do this every year now. When you log back in in a month, you’ll realize that you didn’t miss anything.

  • @jae1262
    @jae1262 4 роки тому +29

    Over a week ago I decided to go on a 21 day social media fast. I am fasting from Instagram & Facebook because I kept getting possessed by the spirit of comparison, spirit on bitterness, & spirit of depression. I did a fast earlier in the year and it was incredible. I believe that social media is something I cannot be a part of quite yet. It opens me up to negative thoughts and the enemy is able to take root in my mind through it. Sooo it has GOT TO GOOOO lol but I’m glad i saw this message. It is right on time!

  • @briannacollie2742
    @briannacollie2742 4 роки тому +102

    I have been fasting from social media for a month now, and I don't miss it!

    • @manilla2054
      @manilla2054 4 роки тому +6

      Me too, I do it often, and I don't miss it so much, that I do not want to go back lol but do you fast from youtube as well, have you ever? for how long?

    • @briannacollie2742
      @briannacollie2742 4 роки тому +9

      @@manilla2054 I never fasted from UA-cam, but God uses youtube to speak to me. Maybe I should try fasting from UA-cam this week.

    • @dorawilliams747
      @dorawilliams747 4 роки тому

      Elegant Anne how did you do it. Did you delete your account?

    • @racheldisalvatore
      @racheldisalvatore 3 роки тому

      Amazing!

    • @ceceliajames5
      @ceceliajames5 3 роки тому +1

      I am a new follower, and I just need to know how can I have a more personal relation with God.

  • @ErikaK
    @ErikaK 4 роки тому +59

    We can learn to keep a balance, to disconnect from our devices and connect with ourselves , to simply let go and be more present in the moment...

    • @karolyneroberts
      @karolyneroberts  4 роки тому +7

      Amen! I agree.

    • @ErikaK
      @ErikaK 4 роки тому

      @@karolyneroberts love your channel Karolyne!!!

  • @AndrewSky101
    @AndrewSky101 4 роки тому +37

    This video came right ON TIME! I literally been uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram on my phone knowing God was calling me for a social media fast.

  • @jenieverichards6809
    @jenieverichards6809 4 роки тому +16

    I did social media fast because it was affecting me. I had to take control of the flesh and let God spirit speak to me through the times. It does leads to comparison

  • @owusu361
    @owusu361 4 роки тому +30

    Can I just say, I was thinking about this on my bed. I don’t know why. I believe the Lord wants me more in his word, because it is definitely a distraction! God bless you Woman of God! Thank God for your life

  • @keepthefaithwithtori
    @keepthefaithwithtori 4 роки тому +22

    I went on Consecration from Facebook in month of November... But this is my confirmation that I need to keep going in December...

  • @youclingonme
    @youclingonme 4 роки тому +18

    I was just talking to God this morning saying I needed to fast from social media😭😭😭

  • @dione082003
    @dione082003 4 роки тому +28

    This is right on time! I’m being lead to go on a social media fast as well, especially from Facebook.

    • @DRTY3RD
      @DRTY3RD 4 роки тому

      I'd been feeling it half the summer, but had been feeling it longer than that, and went ahead and deactivated my FB somewhere around Labor Day. It's been a GINORMOUS RELIEF! The distractions were too much. It's still off and will be until I feel released from Holy Spirit to open it back up. 🙏🙌

  • @sadestembridge7340
    @sadestembridge7340 4 роки тому +30

    Right on time for me im doing no social media for December 2019 . I love all your videos.

  • @prossymaria6437
    @prossymaria6437 4 роки тому +9

    I did a social media fast for 9 days and it was amazing, I concetrated more on other things and prayers and I also got a miracle on the 8th day... I was planning to do it again this December and this video came in ... just on time...I am gonna do it.

  • @najee151
    @najee151 4 роки тому +18

    The Spirit has been using your videos like an instrument for me 😳😂. I JUST talked to a friend who completed a social media fast, and it’s been on my heart! Thank you for this video, right on time!

  • @deetaylor9794
    @deetaylor9794 4 роки тому +11

    Yep I kinda felt like that today as a single lady n it's holiday season again I was supposed to get married this yr but things didn't work out with him so I'm jus seeking God n spending time with him I do fast from social media a lot much needed sometimes 🙇🏽‍♀️

  • @Natasha-op9qd
    @Natasha-op9qd 4 роки тому +8

    I started my Fast on 11/25- not sure to why but my spirit said so😇🙏🏾✨💙

  • @antoinycemathis
    @antoinycemathis 4 роки тому +6

    Every few months, God leads me on a fast/cleanse from social media!! Right now, I'm on a cleanse for all of December 2019. Also, another practice that I have...anytime I'm fasting, I also fast from social media for the same period (i.e. 24-hour fast = 24-hour social media cleanse... it really helps me to hone in on seeking God during the fast)!!!

  • @mrs.camillewarrenempress3115
    @mrs.camillewarrenempress3115 4 роки тому +8

    I am never going back on social media anymore because people hide behind close doors for no reason . Ion ion it's I am not going to settle for less.

  • @liawalker
    @liawalker 4 роки тому +10

    Wow amazing advice it’s good to fast from social media it’s helps to remove negativity people and toxic things!! Like you said have a personal relationship with God 🙏

  • @victoriajohnson933
    @victoriajohnson933 4 роки тому +5

    Yep! Yep! Yep!! You said it sis. I often do social media fasting. For me, it has become a regular practice. When God tells me to remove myself I do and I do not return until I feel led to. It is literally one of the BEST ways that I get to heed the Holy Spirit and focus more on what is in FRONT of me, not what's on a screen :) Thank you for this video. Love you!

  • @derri143
    @derri143 4 роки тому +4

    I’m on day 11 of my social media fast and this video was suggested! Just another confirmation that this is what God wanted me to do 😊💖

  • @MillsUE
    @MillsUE 4 роки тому +9

    Wowww this is awesome content. It's so amazing how you're talking about this at this time because my video on how to heal from social media addiction will be dropping tomorrow.
    You're amazing Carolina. God bless you for what you're doing.
    Love from a Nigerian UA-camr ❤

  • @RhondaR4
    @RhondaR4 4 роки тому +8

    WOW... I just said today I’m fasting from social media December 1-7. I’m also doing the Daniel fast.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @MsFreda1957
    @MsFreda1957 4 роки тому +8

    I’m so grateful to God that I found your channel a while back. You’re very inspiring and motivational. May you continue to walk in your destiny🙏🏽❤️
    Blessings to you and your family

  • @ashleyjackson7693
    @ashleyjackson7693 4 роки тому +7

    Another confirmation from God today 🙌

  • @michaelweatherspoon8197
    @michaelweatherspoon8197 4 роки тому +1

    God sent this channel to me because before I even subscribed to it, this channel continued to be the first video on UA-cam every time I log in. Lord, I hear your cogent instructions loud and clear. I know you want more from me than what I have been giving You.

  • @abryant3000
    @abryant3000 4 роки тому +7

    I’ll definitely be joining you and everyone else in this fast! Well I haven’t necessarily been led to this decision spiritually, lately I find myself scrolling out of boredom and comparison. Figured this would be a good way, even if it is secular, to get this out of my system. Besides, there’s a big difference between being informed and being inundated… 95% of social media post fall into the category of the latter....Soooo, I don’t think anyone participating in this fast is going to lose anything!

    • @mskreme76
      @mskreme76 4 роки тому

      I've fasted for 30 days I believe and it's quite an experience! It's amazing how your mind will feel when it's not inundated with so much "stuff" from social media. I encourage you to start off fasting in small increments, such as 10, 15 or 30 minutes to just step away and replace it with reading God's Word, a devotional or prayer, however God leads you.

  • @chinacurry5788
    @chinacurry5788 4 роки тому +1

    I’m Fasting from fb, I started the otherday, I deleted my snap chat for good 2 months ago, I don’t have twitter or instagram .. I’m trying to be off my phone and seek the Lord and focus only on him, I’m glad I ran across this video😭🤗😘phone can go back off! I went outside and sat in the rain without my phone Nd it felt soooo relaxing!!! NOONE can make u feel as good as the Lord fr🙏🏽☀️💯🗣

  • @Its-sarahj
    @Its-sarahj 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve done this before and i can testify to all you’ve said! God truly blessed me and transformed me during that time. I spent more time with God and people around me. I was more kind, patient and understanding. I would definitely recommend this fast. Thank you for sharing, this is a confirmation!

  • @Blessed_Daye
    @Blessed_Daye 3 роки тому +4

    This video just sealed the deal for me. Definitely fasting.

  • @mskreme76
    @mskreme76 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. So on point! I had been struggling with anxiety and depression, and social media can very much contribute to that. People post soooo much stuff on Facebook that takes up your mind, but once I step away from it for a little, I can feel my mind decompressing! God wants us to make and enjoy time with Him, and with the people He's placed in our lives, and be present in those moments that will not come again.

  • @displayofgodssplendor2687
    @displayofgodssplendor2687 3 роки тому +1

    Wow i just came across this and I am so blessed,I too am a minister and I really suffer at times to fast from social media,thank you for this🙏🏽

  • @mrshappilymarried1
    @mrshappilymarried1 Рік тому

    "A Hub Of Comparison "!!!! Absolutely 💯

  • @corajackson8489
    @corajackson8489 4 роки тому +10

    This video is a great blessing to see thank you for sharing your wisdom. God bless you always 🙏🏽🦋❤️

  • @NishaR9321
    @NishaR9321 4 роки тому +4

    Oh wow, I just had to comment. I am someone who does not really use social media much, just created a Facebook account only a few months ago. And, I haven't even been on there for I believe a week or so. Just felt like I needed to not get on there for a while. But, it's so weird, because I do not even stay logged into Facebook. And, yes I have been depressed, not to say because of Facebook, but other things in my life. But, I do believe number one is somewhat a reason for me, seeing other things in people's lives. .....number 3 is the number one reason because I am trying to become closer to the most high. Thank you for this.......😊🙏🏿 It's like I can be thinking or dealing with something and your videos show up in my notifications.......right on time. 😊

  • @antoinycemathis
    @antoinycemathis 4 роки тому +2

    Yeeeeeesss, I do that all the time - delete the apps and all notifications, etc.!!!! Sometimes, I leave the apps to work on my own discipline, but that is definitely personal preference from time to time.

  • @9105tvp
    @9105tvp 4 роки тому +1

    I really thank God for your channel 💙 very helpful for our walk with Christ. Thank you for allowing God to use you and your husband ☺

  • @BelieveInYourself181
    @BelieveInYourself181 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting this! I've been wanting to fast more regularly so I can get closer to God but I was looking for an alternative for me that wouldn't require me to not eat because I have been really struggling with weight loss due to stress and stomach issues. Unless the Holy Spirit tells me otherwise or I've gained more weight, I will continue with social media fasts. :)

  • @upliftinggodspeoplewithnushie
    @upliftinggodspeoplewithnushie 4 роки тому +9

    This is so true 🙏🏽🥰 I did it once ima do it again

  • @Onerealnanagala
    @Onerealnanagala Місяць тому

    I'm starting my social media fast 😊😊

  • @Onalenna_Thobega
    @Onalenna_Thobega 4 роки тому +1

    I love the uncultured part ☝🏻. I love unplugging from time to time ♥️

  • @amirdavis9075
    @amirdavis9075 4 роки тому +1

    Thank u my sis I love the way God is using u I praise God for yr spirit and yr mind and whole being.

  • @loveablej2
    @loveablej2 4 роки тому +6

    Day 3 for the fasting, How's everybody doing? Everyday gets easier for me. Not that I care for social media, I guess I was just use to it always being my go to pass time. I am finding other meaningful pass time

    • @karolyneroberts
      @karolyneroberts  4 роки тому +3

      Awesome!! It’ll get easier and easier as you go along

    • @loveablej2
      @loveablej2 4 роки тому +1

      @@karolyneroberts Thank you for the encouraging words!

  • @sergioarenbuenaventura7759
    @sergioarenbuenaventura7759 3 роки тому +1

    Year 2021 and im watching this to improve myself. 💗

  • @promiserobinson5113
    @promiserobinson5113 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video!!

  • @faithbabirye9980
    @faithbabirye9980 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for thia video I felt led by spirit to fast from Instagram, facebook and watsapp I tend to us it alot. Bring on 2020 I feel that I havent been listening to God enough I pray this social media fast I do will allow that to happen.

  • @smudgemeelements3024
    @smudgemeelements3024 4 роки тому +1

    Being as it is a new year and a new decade... I AM GIVING GOD THE FIRST OF EVERYTHING! The first of my day, week, month, and year! So I am doing a non traditional fast and one of the things on my list (I have 10 things on it) I am giving up is social media/limiting my usage to under an hour a day and hopefully I can get to no usage after 21 days (but I will probably go 30). I reach for my phone so darn much just to click on IG or Twitter, but WHY? I created this distracting habit and it needs to stop. It is adding no positively to my life! I am trying to get in the habit that when I catch myself unlocking my phone and going for a social media app, that I stop immediately and open my bible app and read at least 1 verse! Today I realized, wow I am reaching for my phone A LOT... and then recognized, okay this is when I need to pray and spend time with God. I GOT THIS BC GOD'S GOT ME! Also, iPhone has the option for screen and time limits for apps! It is really helpful to look at and see how many times you are picking up your phone in a day and what is consuming the most time. Thank you for the time, energy and love you put into this video. I am subscribed now

  • @kaym.2854
    @kaym.2854 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I hope to see one from you on modest dressing. This is something the body seems to be struggling with as well.

  • @sheena8995
    @sheena8995 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the free fasting guide

  • @laisanisilaitoga8789
    @laisanisilaitoga8789 4 роки тому +2

    Thank You Sis ❤️ right on time !! Doing this for December 🤞
    GB 💕

  • @fromdheart1
    @fromdheart1 4 роки тому

    Yes Sis. KAROLYNE! I will start my SMF...this month❤🙌🏾😊

  • @deysij8754
    @deysij8754 4 роки тому +2

    I was going to do food fasting but I was feeling sick so I decided to fast from social media

  • @locsje4539
    @locsje4539 4 роки тому +1

    I just posted on snap, Then god direct me to this video! Thank you/ I enjoy watching this! Well needed ❤️

  • @laquandragooden1074
    @laquandragooden1074 4 роки тому +1

    Amen, Confirmation. Thank God, God bless you sis

  • @tinastills9654
    @tinastills9654 4 роки тому +3

    I'm all in for this one, until the last
    Day of the year, decade.God is doing things in my life and I want to focus on GOD !!!

  • @BlueBoatTravels
    @BlueBoatTravels 4 роки тому

    This was a sign for me to disconnect with social media

  • @antoinycemathis
    @antoinycemathis 4 роки тому

    Sooooo TRUE about the time suck of social media!!!

  • @dejasimple2108
    @dejasimple2108 4 роки тому +1

    Everyone else toxic relationships lasted but mine and I been sad for last year

  • @djtimemachine3506
    @djtimemachine3506 4 роки тому

    this my day 3 , its crazy how i found your video

  • @ataistephanie7236
    @ataistephanie7236 4 роки тому

    Am thinking of doing a social media fast. I feel like something in me is changing and God is calling me to leave social media so that he may transform me but the thought of leaving is scary.

  • @user-e2023
    @user-e2023 4 роки тому +1

    I love your hair. Can u do a hair style routine?

  • @tigerlion9567
    @tigerlion9567 4 роки тому

    Hours? More like days, weeks on end. But, I know how to distinguish work and studies from social media.

  • @areshiajohnson7846
    @areshiajohnson7846 4 роки тому

    Confirmation, I started my social media fast for the month of December..

  • @Kkk_bkmh123
    @Kkk_bkmh123 4 роки тому

    Confirmation. I was out of Instagram and I install again

  • @pepperspice62212
    @pepperspice62212 4 роки тому

    hello I am new to your channel I enjoy ever video that I seen so far this gave me a confirmation on fasting from other things also want to be closer and serve GOD more thanks for sharing your journey

  • @nkasiimaedith7324
    @nkasiimaedith7324 4 роки тому

    I missed yr videos am now back to learn be blessed

  • @tawana251
    @tawana251 4 роки тому

    You are so right.

  • @livingvictoriouslywithglo
    @livingvictoriouslywithglo 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this..

  • @Kamo27944
    @Kamo27944 3 роки тому

    I want to fast from social media excl youtube. But worried about how I'll bring traffic to my UA-cam videos. So it's a bit tricky

  • @lilianrich5446
    @lilianrich5446 4 роки тому

    So good💞

  • @katebrown7271
    @katebrown7271 4 роки тому

    Yes, nice.

  • @rachelayodele9694
    @rachelayodele9694 4 роки тому +1

    I've been trying to fast from UA-cam and Instagram but the s for a 5 day challenge but the same pattern keeps happening. Any Suggestions?

  • @mjgee5707
    @mjgee5707 4 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @sweetrosefromthesouth2898
    @sweetrosefromthesouth2898 4 роки тому

    Hi karolyne I just won’t to know what your religion🤔 I am a baptist ❓thank you and have a blessed day 🙏🏾

  • @madonnahamilton3667
    @madonnahamilton3667 4 роки тому

    So ture thank you 🙏

  • @Leochick-kj2cz
    @Leochick-kj2cz 4 роки тому +4

  • @nkasiimaedith7324
    @nkasiimaedith7324 4 роки тому

    Ohhh God save me from social Media am too addicted

  • @jenieverichards6809
    @jenieverichards6809 4 роки тому

    #3 for me

  • @thatszorah4242
    @thatszorah4242 4 роки тому

    fasting from social media sounds cool... i wanna try it even today.. but i still have this questions in my mind..... like do i need not to communicate at all? with anyone??? or just deleting some Apps inmy phone that took alot of my time?? Like Do i need not to communicate with my friends?? family? like disappearing?? b'se most of them are far from me... or?? help me out, i just don't get it..

  • @imeldaw.m5525
    @imeldaw.m5525 4 роки тому +1

    What about UA-cam am addicted to watching a lot of videos I get distracted by it I end up watching videos am not supposed to😞

    • @lisi1698
      @lisi1698 3 роки тому

      If you have an Android you can deactivate UA-cam. It will reset itself back an old version

  • @rachelayodele9694
    @rachelayodele9694 4 роки тому +1

    Too much of everything is not good. Proverbs 25:16-27

  • @rlstewart8917
    @rlstewart8917 4 роки тому

    How can I fast from social media if I have a business that I need to promote on social media. I want to fast from social media, but I don't want it to effect my business

    • @katie4395
      @katie4395 3 роки тому +1

      Well, my advice is to not use it for your personal interest. Like, use it for your business than one that done for the day don't use Social Media. :)

  • @daina3542
    @daina3542 3 роки тому

    what should we not eat during this fast?

    • @katie4395
      @katie4395 3 роки тому

      Fasting is giving something up for a certain amount of time! Of course, you can eat
      If your fasting (giving up) from food then no but since its social media the only thing you can do/ use is social media :)

  • @RachelNicole
    @RachelNicole 4 роки тому +1

    Good video! I recently just posted my 2+ year of no social media experience if you or anyone else is interested in learning about some of the long term benefits 🤗💕

    • @mskreme76
      @mskreme76 4 роки тому

      I'm interested in hearing more!

  • @npaco44
    @npaco44 4 роки тому

    Hiiii do you guys think it's fine for me to delete all of my social media apps (IG,FB,TWITTER,SNAPCHAT) for a while but still keep my UA-cam app? 😭 I need this app for my homework, motivation and I also use it to listen to podcasts. 😭 If I keep this UA-cam app, will it interfere my walk with God of trying to be closer to Him?

    • @karolyneroberts
      @karolyneroberts  4 роки тому +1

      Sure you can keep your UA-cam app but limit your time and set boundaries! 😉

    • @npaco44
      @npaco44 4 роки тому

      Thank you for replying fast! Im your new subscriber :-) I just found your channel today and Im glad I did. 💘 I'll have a time limit set up for sure on my youtube app.

  • @mikaelaberry5206
    @mikaelaberry5206 4 роки тому +2

    CONFFFFRIMATION

  • @michaella7875
    @michaella7875 4 роки тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jessechapman6633
    @jessechapman6633 4 роки тому

    Deactivate the account delete the app and Your good to go.

  • @baepy
    @baepy Рік тому

    You could pass as Alicia Keys' lil sis

  • @itsalexilixyt740
    @itsalexilixyt740 3 роки тому

    Hi God loves you Jesus died for you! For Everyone to have eternal life, please repent and turn to God! John 3:17 “For God so loved the world, he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Please REPENT and Turn to God!

  • @ataistephanie7236
    @ataistephanie7236 4 роки тому

    Am thinking of doing a social media fast. I feel like something in me is changing and God is calling me to leave social media so that he may transform me but the thought of leaving is scary.

  • @itsalexilixyt740
    @itsalexilixyt740 3 роки тому

    Hi God loves you Jesus died for you! For Everyone to have eternal life, please repent and turn to God! John 3:17 “For God so loved the world, he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Please REPENT and Turn to God!