Filter Before You Follow

✨A Light 💡in the Night🌙

Hey sweet people!!

Let me share what the Lord put on my heart tonight during my quiet time🕯️…

We gotta be CAREFUL⚠️ where we get our advice🧠.

Like for real—some of us are changing our WHOLE LIVES🛣️ over a viral video📱 or a motivational quote🗯️ from someone we don’t even KNOW🧍🏾‍♂️.

But just because it sounds good🎵 doesn’t mean it’s GOD💔.

Psalm 1:1 reminds us, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.”

In other words: Be SELECTIVE✅ about who’s feeding your mind🧠 and spirit🕊️.

Not everybody is giving wisdom🦉—some are selling false dreams🧟🏾‍♀️.

Some advice will have you MISPLACED🗺️, MISGUIDED🔀, and MISERABLE😓.

That’s why God tells us to SEEK HIM FIRST🙏🏾.

Don’t just FOLLOW👣—FILTER🧃.

Don’t just LISTEN👂🏾—LINE IT UP📖 with the Word.

And whatever doesn’t match❌? Toss it🗑️.

Your PURPOSE🎯 is too PRECIOUS💎 to be shaped by people who don’t even PRAY🧎🏾‍♂️.

Love y’all—stay sharp✂️ and stay SPIRIT-LED🕊️!

#ChooseWisely #SpiritLedNotTrendLed #KingdomMindset #GodFirstAlways

#ADoseOfTruth #SideHustleQueen #ChristianTikTok #ChristianFacebook #ChristianYouTube #God #ChristianInstagram #Jesus #HolySpirit #LetsBreakBread #TheOne #LostSheep #ALightInTheNight #LetsBreakBread #SideHustleQueen

2025/3/29 Edited to

... Read moreIn today’s digital age, it's easy to be swayed by popular opinion, whether through viral posts or trending influencers. However, discerning what advice to follow is crucial for personal growth and spiritual alignment. Filtering information helps prevent emotional turmoil and misguidance that can arise from following trends. As you navigate life, ask yourself if the advice resonates with your principles and faith. Establishing boundaries around the kinds of messages you consume ensures that you surround yourself with wisdom that uplifts your spirit and aligns with biblical teachings. Reflect on Proverbs 4:7, which states that gaining wisdom is the key to a successful life. Pursue knowledge from trusted sources, and don’t hesitate to remove influences that distract from your true purpose. Stay rooted in your beliefs, and remember that your journey should be guided by meaningful connections and sound advice, not fleeting trends or surface-level affirmations. The importance of regular self-reflection and prayer can't be overstated as these practices create a solid foundation for decision-making. In a world filled with noise, taking the time to filter before you follow can lead to profound spiritual growth and fulfillment.

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