No Facebook during Lent! Say What???

My schoolmate shared with me that he gave up facebook for Lent. At first I was completely in shock! Why! I demanded to know! I heard of giving up food, drinking or shopping. But facebook is it that serious? He looked me directly in the eye and reminded me that the 40 days of Lent is to rededicate ourselves, do reflection and offer repentance. The fasting is to give up the things that stand in the way of our devotion to Jesus Christ. I know this but I cannot believe that a social network tool has taken control over his life. Don't get me wrong I love facebook and the connection it establish with my friends and family. But nothing will stand between me and my Jesus! Our conversation then turned serious. My friend shared his love for the social networking tool but explained how it has basically taken control of his life. As ministers we must stay focus and used the tool to spread Jesus’ message of love and salvation. We must not let the social networking tool use us in the process. Lent is the time that we prepare for resurrection Sunday. Nothing should be that strong were it interferes with our faith and take away from our God! Now I can understand it, support it and pray with him during this Lenten season. I ended our conversation with one of my bad jokes, and replied that Jesus already answer our friend request and his status is always updated with hope, peace, joy and love! Looking forward to a glorious Easter Sunday!