The Plunge: Our Media Diet
We live in a time of constant noise. News, social media, entertainment—it’s endless. It feeds our minds and hearts daily. But most of it is junk. And just like a poor food diet leads to sickness, a poor media diet leads to spiritual and mental decay.
The more fake and shallow content you consume, the more spiritually numb you become. Proverbs 4:23 warns us to “guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Yet, most of us leave our hearts wide open to the world’s garbage.
Negative news, social media drama, endless distractions. This is what fills your head, and it’s no wonder you’re anxious and stressed. Your mind can only take so much before it breaks down.
Social media is a breeding ground for comparison. You see the highlights of other people’s lives and wonder why yours doesn’t measure up. This is poison. Philippians 4:12-13 teaches contentment, but the world will never stop trying to convince you that you’re lacking.
The more you expose yourself to violent, fear-driven, or hollow content, the more it warps your emotions. Philippians 4:8 says to focus on what is good and pure. But much of what we’re given to focus on is junk.
Fixing Your Media Diet
Limit Consumption: Control your intake. Set hard limits. You don’t need to be connected 24/7. Take breaks. Cut off the endless stream. You won’t miss anything important.
Choose Better Content: Feed your mind with things that align with your values. Find content that inspires, educates, or brings peace. Stop eating junk.
Cultivate Discernment: The world is filled with lies. Be wise. Test everything against scripture. Be vigilant. Don’t let garbage slip through the cracks.
Prioritize Scripture: God’s Word should be your main source of information. Psalm 1:2-3 calls us to meditate on His law day and night. Read it. Think about it. Let it fill your mind, not the noise of the world.
Be Intentional: Every choice matters. Be mindful of what you let in. If it doesn’t serve your well-being or glorify God, cut it out.
Reflection
Are you controlling your media intake, or is it controlling you?
Is your media diet leading you closer to God, or away from Him?
What are you willing to cut out to live healthier, spiritually and mentally?
Application
This week, take stock of your media diet. How much are you consuming? What’s the quality of that content? Be honest. Then, take action—set boundaries, make better choices, and let God’s Word be your daily bread.
As always, in Christ, engage, adapt, and overcome.
Remy Sharpe