Social media 'influencing' is big business - a $7 billon business in 2019. Kylie Jenner made herself a billionaire from influencing us. Companies know how we're wired: we're all influenced by something. Our make-up, our clothes, our holidays, our hobbies, our lifestyle, our ambitions, our hopes, our…
We're all wired to pour our our time, energy and abilities into someone or something. It becomes our goal and focus - we treat it like it is supreme in our lives. It's as if we crown it, treat it as our King and serve it. And when it fails to satisfy us it crushes us. Only God can give the blessing we seek and redeem us from the mess we've made - we're made to serve THE King.
The only hope that does not disappoint and that does not leave you empty handed facing death: "Jesus Christ...the firstborn of the dead".
We're all listening to someone or something telling us how to live and what to believe about our lives. The question is: who are you listening to? Who drives the decisions you make and shapes the story you believe? Are they true & can they be trusted?