I have fasted social media with no end date, waited until I was ready to come back. I left for about 8 months and sometimes when I get into a fog or addicted to social media, I taken a break. I recommend to all friends.
I felt like my phone was my idol. God kept telling me to give it up but I was addicted and just couldn't. It was stolen 2 weeks ago and I just haven't gotten a new one. I'm honestly considering getting a home phone and a no-feature flip phone for when I'm out and about with my kids. lol
yes it is. I was doing it and feeling bad because people were married; I'm single...people were on vacay; me couldn't afford it. So, I'm off as of yesterday and I am feeling better and giving that SM time I wasted to the Lord.
Wow girl this is so timely because I'm fasting social media right now too! (minus Christian videos & sermons because it's still important to not only take away but also add a new positive habit instead to continie afterwards). Everything you said is so true! So much more clarity, joy & direction & hearing from God is so much more clear too 😊 God bless you girl! ❤
Skye Watson I’ve been listening to sermons and Christian podcasts too! It’s so heartwarming and spiritually satisfying when you can grow closer to Him!
An increase of creativity.💆🏾♀️yesssssss. I’m a singer but stepping back from social media and people made me more of a worshiper, going deeper! Seeking him! 🙏🏾 All I want is God
I disconnected from social media for three YEARS & it was the best thing ever! Glad to see you back sis & can't wait to see what God has in store for you! ❤️
I let go of social media the moment i realized it was taking too much of my time. Its a distraction tool. So you can't do Gods work. If you find yourself giving too much to anything is not good. Always good to find time to be still.
This is really good Leah. I spent 2 years off of social media and it was amazing! Now, I feel like I have a healthier perspective on engaging in platforms and really using it to be intentional about being a light. Thanks for sharing!
I had just decided yesterday that today I would delete all my social media for an indefinite amount of time. Then this video popped up on my suggestions. I realized social media is doing nothing for me. I would turn off my phone for my devotions just so I wouldn’t be distracted by notifications. But God wanted more from me. I wasn’t pursuing Him like i should, my creativity and passions had gone cold. I wasn’t hearing God. Social media is a distraction. It’s what I would scroll through when bored... how much better would it be to scroll through God’s Word instead?! It’s time to focus on the people around me instead of the people we barely know who fill up my feed. I’m so excited to see God move in my life on this journey ❤️
Great video Leah!!!! I was losing my focus especially on FB I would be there until the wee hours of the morning and it was draining my energy for God, I was losing my prayer time and I thought to myself this is not worth it GOD COMES FIRST!!!!! I have been off FB 6 years now and I’m super peaceful!!! Thank you Leah I love your passion for GOD!!🙏🏽💖💕💕💕
Good for you. Social media can be depressing. A fb friends went on 6 vacations this summer. It made me feel bad like dang I can't even take 1 vacation. Then she posted that she has to pay off the $18000.00 credit card. Ummmm no thank yo u. I'm good staying at home
Thank you Leah for being obedient to God and posting this video This video was right on time for me and confirmation. Before I came over to watch UA-cam I actually deactivated my Facebook and Instagram. I was laying in bed and God Laid it on me to fast from social media until my 30th birthday which is next month on the 11th. I told myself I really needed to clear my mind before going into the next season and chapter of my life. My church is also starting the financial peace university class with Dave Ramsey tomorrow and I’ve been debating for weeks, whether or not I was going to sign up. Being debt free has always been a goal of mine. Thank you again ☺️💜🤗
Shavoya Chandler This is so crazy for some reason I got the same message until my 23rd birthday 😩😩 which is in October. I wish you many blessings in your journey ❤️
This is a great video, Leah. I love that you are representing God through your channel, boldly. Social media can really put you in stagnation if you stay on it too long. As you said, you just don't have your mind clear and you don't hear your own thoughts. I definitely resonated with you with certain parts of this video. Love it! ♥️
This is like a lightbulb moment! I am currently on my social media fast (excluding UA-cam, which i will break from soon), and it has been amazing! My prayer life has gotten stronger, I’ve been on the app Truth Radio listening to podcast, (Adrienne on Faith In Finance has been my fav), I’ve been reading the book “The Five Love Languages”, and working on spending more quality time with my husband and children! It’s much needed and spiritually I’ve felt more connected to God! He has also help place ideas on my heart for my channel and inspired me to start a podcast! I am so glad that I found your channel a while back, I can relate on so many levels! My husband is going on a 3 month fast himself and I know spiritually and mentally it’s going to be wonderful!
I love this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Social media fast is so amazing for the mind. Recently after a little over a year off social media, I went back with a renewed mind. I don’t have a huge following, but I found that it was helpful for me to mute several people who just weren’t feeding me anymore. I only allow myself to see people who can uplift, inspire, and encourage me. I would love a video on finances as I am also on my journey to become 100% debt free.
I used to read the Bible every night for 2 hours but I have gotten addicted to social media this days I rarely read the Bible, I think I need the social media fast, big up from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
I need a fast God told me four days ago to do it. I started losing myself over a guy I knew was following me. I lost some Facebook friends, but most of my post are positive and uplifting. I was confused. Thank you for the confirmation. 🙏
Yes I love to fast from social media. I usually do it for 6 months. But I plan on not going back to it at all now until the year end and until next year and I don't miss it either. I haven't been using since May.🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️
I have been away from FB, IG, Snapchat and Twitter for about two months. And it has a good experience so far. Social media was dictating my life and I was posting for validation and acceptance. I needed this break!!
I started a social media fast, intending to only step away for only a week so that I could enter the next season of my life with complete clarity and intimacy with God. But now as the week is winding down, I feel as though God is asking me to stay off for a while longer. I was a social media addict so it’s definitely been a bit difficult from time to time, especially since I also hate feeling as though I’m missing out on something. But God convicted me in that telling me that I shouldn’t want more than Him. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves why so often we chase after the creation rather than the Creator. Love your video btw! It’s getting me through! ❤️
I sincerely think this video was meant for me because I have felt so clogged off late especially because I create Christian Content on Instagram and UA-cam and I have just been on a creative slump. Planning to do that for 14 days and I pray it will re-energize me! I need this. Thanks for this video Leah!!
This is such a blessing to me and my spirit! I will be starting mine tomorrow! It’s hard, but MY GOD! You stayed consistent,now you and your husband will reap the reward! Something as simple as being intentional about the LORD is so powerful!
Just found your channel and subbed so quickly 🥰 I am actually finishing a social media fast IG and FB that ends tomorrow. God is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing.
The Lord got me to delete my ig & fb account. Social media is an idol for most people and it kills confidence, creativity, motivation... comparisons, lies, illusions, depression, procrastination, prideful heart, vanity are the results of a daily dose... GET OFF IT You will hear more from God if you’re focused on his Word and not on the world ! Be encouraged and blessed sisters 💖
Awesome! I fast from social media a few months every year. There’s so many comparisons, glammer, and hatred that we just have to step back sometimes. When we’re not so busy with the things of this world we can hear our father clearer. Everything has a spirit behind it and it can consume us if we’re not careful.
Wow, I just found you, and it's not a coincidence that I just deactivated my Face Book on yesterday. It was in my spirit two months ago to deactivate, so I was disobedient. I repented, and here I am now drawing closer to God. I was getting off track comparing my life to everybody's life on Face Book. And, I have so much to do to fix my life, that being on SM was hindering me; so no, you coming away from SM doesn't sound crazy. I salute you.
I was just thinking this morning that I have not received any notifications about your videos and I was wondering if you were still posting. Welcome Back!
I deleted my insta a couple months ago. So I only have snap which currently isnt installed on my phone and youtube. Social media and phones in general are very distracting! Great video!! 💛💛💛
Besides UA-cam I don’t have any other social media outlets. I barely watch TV. It allows me to focus on my own life. I’m at peace for it. Wishing you the best 😘
Welcome back Leah! I figured you were seeking God's face after you hadn't posted in such a while. I had been checking just this morning since I knew your last post was about a month ago. I just got back from having my car serviced and saw you had posted. I am about to take time to view it now. Although I don't do a lot of social media it is good to deactivate every now and then. TTYS
Hi Sis! I loved the you you were before your fast but I reeeeaaaaally like the newer you even better. Definitely sounds like you were intentional in what you paid attention to during the fasting period and it added so much more depth to you.
I haven't been on social media for the last month and I don't plan on coming back. I used to have FOMO and fear missing the latest memes and TL topics but now I seriously dgaf. Spending hours on social media everyday there is so much garbage and pointless information that clutters your mind. It's also a big distraction. Who cares what's going on in the world of celebrities, who gives af that Offset cheated on Cardi again. Snapchat as well, you're sitting for hours watching other people's lives, I don't care that you went nandos with your friends. It's honestly the most freeing thing to not have to care about these trivial things. Social media has given a voice and a platform to some of the stupidest people I've ever had the displeasure of seeing and those people are the ones who get the most clout and affirmation from others. Same regurgitated topics trending like body counts, at our big ages uno smh. I am done. The only thing I use now is UA-cam because I can actively choose to watch interesting videos and control the information I'm ingesting rather than sifting through trash tweet after tweet trying to find something remotely intelligent or funny.
Welcome back Leah, I agree with with, I’m glad you took that opportunity to do what God say do!🙏🏽 This is why I love about you, your spirit and you are serious about it! God been letting me know to meditate more on him, because I have two jobs, yes I been on social media watching and looking at UA-cam, my thing is I have to stop thinking on wow, they doing this or have that, I need to stop doing that! I need to focus on God more and what he has for me and what I need to be doing! Right I’m starting this bible study on Gideon in the Bible of judges and I had to get the book by Priscilla Shirer, call your weakness and Gods strength it stand out to me and it’s a 7 week sessions! I need to really focus and my sign language too, I’m going to be a sign language interpreter for his glory and help people in ministry also and outside the communities, churches, events, songs, going to different countries! What I’m working for right now is not what God want be to do, so I really need to start on doing what he say, which is now. I work in the schools which their is no God in there, we all know that, so I know he’s remove me, because he told me this long time ago, I gotta do this and be obedient! You will see it soon as I post my sign language, on my UA-cam channel, I’m just asking God for a name and what to post.❤️❤️
Girl! Please detail this fast, I'm talking specifically. Did you not watch UA-cam? No Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook? We need to know, because I would loooovvvveeee to do something like this. I was kind of feeling the same way, too many voices in my head when scrolling through social media.
@@LeahsEssence Thank you! I think this is something that many people need to do, or at least minimize, because we are being influenced by too many outside voices, and neglecting the voice of God.
We watch the same things lol. I see your comments on videos all the time & I checked your channel out a while ago and we have a very similar personality and interests. Lol keep doing your thing girl
I am so Grateful that your video showed up on my UA-cam newsfeed. I've beem hearing lately to fast pray and listen. This is confirmation. God Bless You.
I just wanted to thank you for this video! I watched it on 9/7/19 and decided to do a fast for the rest of the month from FB, IG, and a few other things. It was such a blessing! I finished reading two books (Today Matters by John C. Maxwell and The Spark by Kristine Barnett) and got started on another one that I’d been planning to re-read (The Disciple-Making Parent by Chap Bettis). God has been teaching me a lot and I feel like I am getting back into alignment with His will for me. I just appreciate this video so much! Thanks for being a blessing! 😍❤️🙏🏾
I believe this is confirmation to restart the fast I heard the call to seek God even now more than ever because of the craziness that is happening in my life and family. He called me to come to Him for the answers to these problems that seem to linger and it is stressing me out and the first thing I did was create me a second gmail account so I can get on UA-cam to strictly watch Christian videos and not on my main channel with all the videos that distracts me and forces me to compare myself. So thank you for sharing as I look forward to starting over.
I said to my daughter this morning we need to go on a social media fast for this month. I was looking at another video about fasting from social media.... I need to focus on studying for my exams for career growth and among other things needing attention. Thanks for sharing your experiences ❤
Taking a fast off media is something I will surely embark on especially Instagram...and yes I concur to God wanting us to take better financial decisions 🙂🙂
I fasted social media from the end of July and still up to now, until God tells me to come back on snapchat and instagram. For a long time i knew i needed the break but i said to God how am i going to just get off without having to explain to anyone but God came though and God enabled my to phone end up being damaged which meant i couldn't access social media anyway- haha God is too good >
I too fasted from social media. The only too I used is UA-cam because I’m a small channel and have a timeline to get monetized. Anyway, I only other social media I have is IG. I was felt a weight lifted off my shoulders after stepping away from IG. I unfollowed all my accounts and only followed Christian pages. I also unfollowed people who I compare myself to on YT. I went back on IG a week ago and follow back a few of those pages and didn’t like the feeling . I unfollowed them all again, deleted my pictures and only following Christian content.
Thank you for this very profound word. I have been feeling the urge to fast fully from social media lately but not knowing when to do it . Thank you your video have confirmation that I needed! I'm starting tomorrow GOD be willing
I realize I've been a social media junkie for awhile now. It became my a borderline addiction cuz i couldnt go a couple hours without updating my feed and seeing updates, especially gossip pages and Instagram posts. So a month ago i decided to step back and stop posting on my IG page. (I used to do multiple posts/reposts everyday) Then a few days ago i deactivated both of my facebook pages. Then unsubscribed from a whole bunch of youtube pages i knew in my heart were either not of God or were draining my spirit. Unfollowed a buncha Instagram pages that werent in the direction Im trying to operate in. Then today i finally just removed the entire Instagram app off my phone just to step away completely for awhile. I see now how much mental energy and time and priority i was putting into it. I'm making a conscious effort to rededicate that time and energy to God and my own growth and being fully engaged and present with family and friends.
Welcome back Leah, I was just thinking about you the other day and here you are with updates. Love the new background👍👍💜💜!! Leah do you have links to the Podcasts you were listening to?? God knows how to reset your life, he's directing you towards greater things. God is so good👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!!
Acts 2:38 *KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. *Sorry Please* ?Only social media...? [Repent] Anything/Other things to Repent Of? Yes please, in our personal bible reading/study time we need to ask the Lord Jesus Christ for His wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to [shew thyself approved] *Please we All must Stay the Scriptures Course from The Word of God.
@@lindarobinson2299 she might of meant fasting from social media to focus and listen to God and remove any distractions and do what they need to do in order to receive His Spirit My church does the same thing
My aim is to start fasting from social media the first of September . I’ve realized that I have been focused too much on fb , Instagram and WhatsApp ... and it has taken over my life . So I need to take a break
I know God is saying do this. Your video just popped up. I have so much I need to do but I’m always glued to my phone. I need a whole phone fast! 😂 and I think I will start tomorrow. Keep my phone off all day! And handle my business for 30 days.
I am currently fasting from social media for two weeks. I’m on week two, but I feel encouraged to do it for the rest of the month. My question to you is, how do you avoid or prevent not becoming fogged and distracted by it again once you finished the fast and joined back.
If you get a chance take a look into Dave Ramsey’s Finacial peace university program it really blessed my husband and I when were on our journey to get debt free
I'm thinking of going on a fast like that in July, I'm excited but I'm also scared I won't be able to do it because I believe I'm addicted to social media. I just want God to help and strengthen me so I can get closer to him and become a better child of God. Also I hope I stop masturbating with this fast because I've been struggling with it so if anyone gets to see this, please pray for me. Love and God bless you
I have fasted social media with no end date, waited until I was ready to come back. I left for about 8 months and sometimes when I get into a fog or addicted to social media, I taken a break. I recommend to all friends.
Same here 💗
That is amazing! 🙌🏾 #spiritled
I am about to do this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow....I’m currently fasting from IG & FB and so far it has been so peaceful!
Me, too as of yesterday; Saturday. I was losing my focus-- not good.
I felt like my phone was my idol. God kept telling me to give it up but I was addicted and just couldn't. It was stolen 2 weeks ago and I just haven't gotten a new one. I'm honestly considering getting a home phone and a no-feature flip phone for when I'm out and about with my kids. lol
Flip phone all day. I am getting a flip phone tomorrow
I'm an international college student and considering a flip phone. Idk how that will work😂. It's so convenient
I got my flip phone on monday sept 9 2019. I love it.
The comparing stuff is soooo REAL!! I was so drained with social media so i decided to get off for a while,
liam catterson I’m still doing it but i feel amazing right now though I’m going to do a video similar to this on my channel just giving advice on it.
yes it is. I was doing it and feeling bad because people were married; I'm single...people were on vacay; me couldn't afford it. So, I'm off as of yesterday and I am feeling better and giving that SM time I wasted to the Lord.
Wow girl this is so timely because I'm fasting social media right now too! (minus Christian videos & sermons because it's still important to not only take away but also add a new positive habit instead to continie afterwards). Everything you said is so true! So much more clarity, joy & direction & hearing from God is so much more clear too 😊 God bless you girl! ❤
Skye Watson I’ve been listening to sermons and Christian podcasts too! It’s so heartwarming and spiritually satisfying when you can grow closer to Him!
Skye Watson yes yes yes
Ngl, Social media is one of my worst idols. Currently working on consistency on taking time off any distractions in my life!
I am flip phone ready...I'm going from a smartphone to a flip phone
January I decided to delete Snapchat because I was only on there to “be involved with ppls life” so I cut it...haven’t re-downloaded since
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
An increase of creativity.💆🏾♀️yesssssss. I’m a singer but stepping back from social media and people made me more of a worshiper, going deeper! Seeking him! 🙏🏾 All I want is God
I disconnected from social media for three YEARS & it was the best thing ever! Glad to see you back sis & can't wait to see what God has in store for you! ❤️
I let go of social media the moment i realized it was taking too much of my time. Its a distraction tool. So you can't do Gods work. If you find yourself giving too much to anything is not good. Always good to find time to be still.
This is really good Leah. I spent 2 years off of social media and it was amazing! Now, I feel like I have a healthier perspective on engaging in platforms and really using it to be intentional about being a light. Thanks for sharing!
Jamie J. Edwards yess! God is calling us to be a light online, it is so necessary! 2 years is amazing. I’m sure you felt so refreshed after
I had just decided yesterday that today I would delete all my social media for an indefinite amount of time. Then this video popped up on my suggestions. I realized social media is doing nothing for me. I would turn off my phone for my devotions just so I wouldn’t be distracted by notifications. But God wanted more from me. I wasn’t pursuing Him like i should, my creativity and passions had gone cold. I wasn’t hearing God. Social media is a distraction. It’s what I would scroll through when bored... how much better would it be to scroll through God’s Word instead?! It’s time to focus on the people around me instead of the people we barely know who fill up my feed. I’m so excited to see God move in my life on this journey ❤️
Great video Leah!!!! I was losing my focus especially on FB I would be there until the wee hours of the morning and it was draining my energy for God, I was losing my prayer time and I thought to myself this is not worth it GOD COMES FIRST!!!!! I have been off FB 6 years now and I’m super peaceful!!! Thank you Leah I love your passion for GOD!!🙏🏽💖💕💕💕
Good for you. Social media can be depressing. A fb friends went on 6 vacations this summer. It made me feel bad like dang I can't even take 1 vacation. Then she posted that she has to pay off the $18000.00 credit card. Ummmm no thank yo u. I'm good staying at home
Sis, you never know what people are dealing with in " real life". FB and IG is deception! They show you what they want you to see. Remember that!
Thank you Leah for being obedient to God and posting this video
This video was right on time for me and confirmation. Before I came over to watch UA-cam I actually deactivated my Facebook and Instagram. I was laying in bed and God Laid it on me to fast from social media until my 30th birthday which is next month on the 11th. I told myself I really needed to clear my mind before going into the next season and chapter of my life.
My church is also starting the financial peace university class with Dave Ramsey tomorrow and I’ve been debating for weeks, whether or not I was going to sign up. Being debt free has always been a goal of mine.
Thank you again ☺️💜🤗
Shavoya Chandler This is so crazy for some reason I got the same message until my 23rd birthday 😩😩 which is in October. I wish you many blessings in your journey ❤️
This is a great video, Leah. I love that you are representing God through your channel, boldly.
Social media can really put you in stagnation if you stay on it too long. As you said, you just don't have your mind clear and you don't hear your own thoughts.
I definitely resonated with you with certain parts of this video.
Love it! ♥️
This is like a lightbulb moment! I am currently on my social media fast (excluding UA-cam, which i will break from soon), and it has been amazing! My prayer life has gotten stronger, I’ve been on the app Truth Radio listening to podcast, (Adrienne on Faith In Finance has been my fav), I’ve been reading the book “The Five Love Languages”, and working on spending more quality time with my husband and children! It’s much needed and spiritually I’ve felt more connected to God! He has also help place ideas on my heart for my channel and inspired me to start a podcast! I am so glad that I found your channel a while back, I can relate on so many levels! My husband is going on a 3 month fast himself and I know spiritually and mentally it’s going to be wonderful!
ChrissyNecole please keep me posted on any insight God shared with you after you finish fasting! 🙌🏾
I love this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Social media fast is so amazing for the mind. Recently after a little over a year off social media, I went back with a renewed mind. I don’t have a huge following, but I found that it was helpful for me to mute several people who just weren’t feeding me anymore. I only allow myself to see people who can uplift, inspire, and encourage me. I would love a video on finances as I am also on my journey to become 100% debt free.
I used to read the Bible every night for 2 hours but I have gotten addicted to social media this days I rarely read the Bible, I think I need the social media fast, big up from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
I need a fast God told me four days ago to do it. I started losing myself over a guy I knew was following me. I lost some Facebook friends, but most of my post are positive and uplifting. I was confused. Thank you for the confirmation. 🙏
Yes I love to fast from social media. I usually do it for 6 months. But I plan on not going back to it at all now until the year end and until next year and I don't miss it either. I haven't been using since May.🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️
I was wondering what happened... So glad you're back! 🌸🙌 I haven't even watched the entire video yet 😂
I have been away from FB, IG, Snapchat and Twitter for about two months. And it has a good experience so far. Social media was dictating my life and I was posting for validation and acceptance. I needed this break!!
Love this! We can loose ourselves following others lives it can clutter our minds..so yes we do need to take breaks
I started a social media fast, intending to only step away for only a week so that I could enter the next season of my life with complete clarity and intimacy with God. But now as the week is winding down, I feel as though God is asking me to stay off for a while longer. I was a social media addict so it’s definitely been a bit difficult from time to time, especially since I also hate feeling as though I’m missing out on something. But God convicted me in that telling me that I shouldn’t want more than Him. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves why so often we chase after the creation rather than the Creator.
Love your video btw! It’s getting me through! ❤️
I sincerely think this video was meant for me because I have felt so clogged off late especially because I create Christian Content on Instagram and UA-cam and I have just been on a creative slump. Planning to do that for 14 days and I pray it will re-energize me!
I need this. Thanks for this video Leah!!
I've fasted from media for a year and it helped me to be more focus and productive. I'll share my experience on my channel too.
Good lessons sis
This is such a blessing to me and my spirit! I will be starting mine tomorrow! It’s hard, but MY GOD! You stayed consistent,now you and your husband will reap the reward! Something as simple as being intentional about the LORD is so powerful!
First video I'm seeing from you and I had to subscribe.
Just found your channel and subbed so quickly 🥰 I am actually finishing a social media fast IG and FB that ends tomorrow. God is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing.
The Lord got me to delete my ig & fb account. Social media is an idol for most people and it kills confidence, creativity, motivation... comparisons, lies, illusions, depression, procrastination, prideful heart, vanity are the results of a daily dose... GET OFF IT
You will hear more from God if you’re focused on his Word and not on the world ! Be encouraged and blessed sisters 💖
Tessa cndk you really courageous 🙌
Awesome! I fast from social media a few months every year. There’s so many comparisons, glammer, and hatred that we just have to step back sometimes. When we’re not so busy with the things of this world we can hear our father clearer. Everything has a spirit behind it and it can consume us if we’re not careful.
Wow, I just found you, and it's not a coincidence that I just deactivated my Face Book on yesterday. It was in my spirit two months ago to deactivate, so I was disobedient. I repented, and here I am now drawing closer to God. I was getting off track comparing my life to everybody's life on Face Book. And, I have so much to do to fix my life, that being on SM was hindering me; so no, you coming away from SM doesn't sound crazy. I salute you.
I was just thinking this morning that I have not received any notifications about your videos and I was wondering if you were still posting. Welcome Back!
DeltaGirl1913 thank you!! I’m glad to be back 💕 thanks for thinking of me
I deleted my insta a couple months ago. So I only have snap which currently isnt installed on my phone and youtube. Social media and phones in general are very distracting! Great video!! 💛💛💛
You have no idea how much you inspire me. Thank you Leah
Naijah Edwards aww you are welcome! It is all God 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Besides UA-cam I don’t have any other social media outlets. I barely watch TV. It allows me to focus on my own life. I’m at peace for it. Wishing you the best 😘
Welcome back Leah! I figured you were seeking God's face after you hadn't posted in such a while. I had been checking just this morning since I knew your last post was about a month ago. I just got back from having my car serviced and saw you had posted. I am about to take time to view it now. Although I don't do a lot of social media it is good to deactivate every now and then. TTYS
Hi Sis!
I loved the you you were before your fast but I reeeeaaaaally like the newer you even better.
Definitely sounds like you were intentional in what you paid attention to during the fasting period and it added so much more depth to you.
I haven't been on social media for the last month and I don't plan on coming back. I used to have FOMO and fear missing the latest memes and TL topics but now I seriously dgaf. Spending hours on social media everyday there is so much garbage and pointless information that clutters your mind. It's also a big distraction. Who cares what's going on in the world of celebrities, who gives af that Offset cheated on Cardi again. Snapchat as well, you're sitting for hours watching other people's lives, I don't care that you went nandos with your friends. It's honestly the most freeing thing to not have to care about these trivial things. Social media has given a voice and a platform to some of the stupidest people I've ever had the displeasure of seeing and those people are the ones who get the most clout and affirmation from others. Same regurgitated topics trending like body counts, at our big ages uno smh. I am done. The only thing I use now is UA-cam because I can actively choose to watch interesting videos and control the information I'm ingesting rather than sifting through trash tweet after tweet trying to find something remotely intelligent or funny.
Welcome back Leah, I agree with with, I’m glad you took that opportunity to do what God say do!🙏🏽 This is why I love about you, your spirit and you are serious about it! God been letting me know to meditate more on him, because I have two jobs, yes I been on social media watching and looking at UA-cam, my thing is I have to stop thinking on wow, they doing this or have that, I need to stop doing that! I need to focus on God more and what he has for me and what I need to be doing! Right I’m starting this bible study on Gideon in the Bible of judges and I had to get the book by Priscilla Shirer, call your weakness and Gods strength it stand out to me and it’s a 7 week sessions! I need to really focus and my sign language too, I’m going to be a sign language interpreter for his glory and help people in ministry also and outside the communities, churches, events, songs, going to different countries! What I’m working for right now is not what God want be to do, so I really need to start on doing what he say, which is now. I work in the schools which their is no God in there, we all know that, so I know he’s remove me, because he told me this long time ago, I gotta do this and be obedient! You will see it soon as I post my sign language, on my UA-cam channel, I’m just asking God for a name and what to post.❤️❤️
I was wondering what happened to you!! Glad to see you’re doing okay ❤️
A TRUE FAST IS FASTING FROM FOOD. You pulling away from social media is you consecrating yourself unto the Lord.
Nice😎😎😎
Girl! Please detail this fast, I'm talking specifically. Did you not watch UA-cam? No Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook? We need to know, because I would loooovvvveeee to do something like this. I was kind of feeling the same way, too many voices in my head when scrolling through social media.
Chandre Tillman i cut out all social media which for me is Ig and YT, I listened to sermons & educational podcasts through the podcast app 🤗
@@LeahsEssence Thank you! I think this is something that many people need to do, or at least minimize, because we are being influenced by too many outside voices, and neglecting the voice of God.
I’m definitely gonna do this 🙌🏽
We watch the same things lol. I see your comments on videos all the time & I checked your channel out a while ago and we have a very similar personality and interests. Lol keep doing your thing girl
I am so Grateful that your video showed up on my UA-cam newsfeed. I've beem hearing lately to fast pray and listen. This is confirmation. God Bless You.
I just wanted to thank you for this video! I watched it on 9/7/19 and decided to do a fast for the rest of the month from FB, IG, and a few other things. It was such a blessing! I finished reading two books (Today Matters by John C. Maxwell and The Spark by Kristine Barnett) and got started on another one that I’d been planning to re-read (The Disciple-Making Parent by Chap Bettis). God has been teaching me a lot and I feel like I am getting back into alignment with His will for me. I just appreciate this video so much! Thanks for being a blessing! 😍❤️🙏🏾
so on time!!! taking a break starting Monday
I need to go on one. This is my confirmation. Thanks for sharing!!!
Yaaay we missed you Leah
Thank you that's a good message
This vid is everything. I can totally relate. Fasting has been a total game changer. Thanks for sharing!
I believe this is confirmation to restart the fast I heard the call to seek God even now more than ever because of the craziness that is happening in my life and family. He called me to come to Him for the answers to these problems that seem to linger and it is stressing me out and the first thing I did was create me a second gmail account so I can get on UA-cam to strictly watch Christian videos and not on my main channel with all the videos that distracts me and forces me to compare myself. So thank you for sharing as I look forward to starting over.
I said to my daughter this morning we need to go on a social media fast for this month. I was looking at another video about fasting from social media.... I need to focus on studying for my exams for career growth and among other things needing attention. Thanks for sharing your experiences ❤
Great to have you back. Awesome inspiration. Hailing from the bahamas🇧🇸
Left social media 3 years ago never looked back
Omg I’ve been off social media for two years now, off FB sinds 2014 and I don’t even miss it. I became more productive, happy and self focused.
Taking a fast off media is something I will surely embark on especially Instagram...and yes I concur to God wanting us to take better financial decisions 🙂🙂
I fasted social media from the end of July and still up to now, until God tells me to come back on snapchat and instagram. For a long time i knew i needed the break but i said to God how am i going to just get off without having to explain to anyone but God came though and God enabled my to phone end up being damaged which meant i couldn't access social media anyway- haha God is too good >
I too fasted from social media. The only too I used is UA-cam because I’m a small channel and have a timeline to get monetized. Anyway, I only other social media I have is IG. I was felt a weight lifted off my shoulders after stepping away from IG. I unfollowed all my accounts and only followed Christian pages. I also unfollowed people who I compare myself to on YT. I went back on IG a week ago and follow back a few of those pages and didn’t like the feeling . I unfollowed them all again, deleted my pictures and only following Christian content.
It’s great to have you back Leah. We missed you!
Try Dave Ramsey FPU -Financial Peace University as well. His program is great!
Hi Leah thank you so much for this I really needed this I truly appreciate you and your videos...keep doing what you're doing for God.
Thank you for this very profound word. I have been feeling the urge to fast fully from social media lately but not knowing when to do it . Thank you your video have confirmation that I needed! I'm starting tomorrow GOD be willing
I realize I've been a social media junkie for awhile now. It became my a borderline addiction cuz i couldnt go a couple hours without updating my feed and seeing updates, especially gossip pages and Instagram posts. So a month ago i decided to step back and stop posting on my IG page. (I used to do multiple posts/reposts everyday) Then a few days ago i deactivated both of my facebook pages. Then unsubscribed from a whole bunch of youtube pages i knew in my heart were either not of God or were draining my spirit. Unfollowed a buncha Instagram pages that werent in the direction Im trying to operate in. Then today i finally just removed the entire Instagram app off my phone just to step away completely for awhile. I see now how much mental energy and time and priority i was putting into it. I'm making a conscious effort to rededicate that time and energy to God and my own growth and being fully engaged and present with family and friends.
This was right on time!
I’m so glad you’re back, I’ve missed you & was looking for you girl.
Welcome back Leah, I was just thinking about you the other day and here you are with updates. Love the new background👍👍💜💜!!
Leah do you have links to the Podcasts you were listening to??
God knows how to reset your life, he's directing you towards greater things. God is so good👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!!
in my church we do a 21 days fast from social media in order to recieve the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:38 *KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
*Sorry Please* ?Only social media...? [Repent] Anything/Other things to Repent Of?
Yes please, in our personal bible reading/study time we need to ask the Lord Jesus Christ for His wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to [shew thyself approved]
*Please we All must Stay the Scriptures Course from The Word of God.
This is a need
@@lindarobinson2299 she might of meant fasting from social media to focus and listen to God and remove any distractions and do what they need to do in order to receive His Spirit
My church does the same thing
It’s a blessing to be a blessing. You were truly that for me today! Thank you for sharing.
I feel like you should totally make videos about what your new passions are☺️.
I was wondering where you were. I'm happy you're back.
I’m happy to be back!🤗🤗
Hi Leah, I just subscribed!! I love what you do already.
My aim is to start fasting from social media the first of September . I’ve realized that I have been focused too much on fb , Instagram and WhatsApp ... and it has taken over my life . So I need to take a break
I know God is saying do this. Your video just popped up. I have so much I need to do but I’m always glued to my phone. I need a whole phone fast! 😂 and I think I will start tomorrow. Keep my phone off all day! And handle my business for 30 days.
And I’m not paying my phone bill.
Not paying the phone bill 😂😂😂
Love your content. Def thinking about doing a 7 day fast to dive deeper into my fitness career
Yes, I would love a video about your personal financial freedom. Thanks in advance
I love your new background 😍
Nkole Mwandama thanks girl!! Me too💕💕
I do like it (the background) 🙂 *presses play*
Thank you for sharing. I will be doing this !
I am currently fasting from social media for two weeks. I’m on week two, but I feel encouraged to do it for the rest of the month. My question to you is, how do you avoid or prevent not becoming fogged and distracted by it again once you finished the fast and joined back.
If you get a chance take a look into Dave Ramsey’s Finacial peace university program it really blessed my husband and I when were on our journey to get debt free
Thanks! I def will. I got the total money makeover book and plan on reading it with my husband too
LeahsEssence we also read that too! It’s all awesome I will be praying for y’all success in your journey ☺️
Thank you so much Leah.it s like this video was directed to me
Love this !! I totally agree ! Where did you listen to your podcast ?
Aysha Brown I listen on the podcast app via iPhone!
I will be fasting social media and t.v for maybe two days a week. Saturday and sunday.
I loved not having social media - I haven't returned to fb and feel so much better :)
Thank you sister, that's what my spirit telling me to do to get guidance I'll do it as long as the spirit lead me too. 🇬🇾🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for sharing new to your channel love your sweet personality!!💕
Thank you for this video. I'm going to focus personal finances aswell
girl you are BEAUTIFUL!!!
thank you! you are too sweet 💕 💕
Well im taking a break from social media but definitely agree with key points social media can take you there smh
This really inspired me thank you for sharing
I left social media for 3.months.
Omg i just said I was doing his yesterday!!! So excited
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It’s been a year for me and I love it. However, I do check my FB msgs every now and then.
I'm thinking of going on a fast like that in July, I'm excited but I'm also scared I won't be able to do it because I believe I'm addicted to social media. I just want God to help and strengthen me so I can get closer to him and become a better child of God. Also I hope I stop masturbating with this fast because I've been struggling with it so if anyone gets to see this, please pray for me. Love and God bless you
Can one fast from all facebook instagram but watch utube preachings
I literally needed this❤️
I quit social media for more than 1 months and nothing changed.
Thank you!!
Amen 🙏🏽
Am inspired
I should do this too