You were not created to be ordinary. Step into your extraordinary life with my weekly NYTA Newsletter.
Beyond The Likes
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Hey! The Love Story Continues… Looking through the lens of the “likes” culture on social media can teach us some real-life lessons if we would pause for a moment to observe. As beautiful as social media is for connection, it can also shape a false story about who we are. The culture of likes is built on opinions, and the thing about opinions is this: they change. One day you may feel celebrated, and the next, overlooked. That can make your joy depend on approval, performance, or the number of likes you receive. You start to believe lies about your self-worth based on people’s likes or lack thereof. And that is a dangerous way to live. Can I share something with you? You are who God says you are. You are loved. Your worth is not defined by likes, accolades, or validation. You are loved on days you get it right, and on days you miss the mark. This is the kind of love God offers us through Jesus Christ. He loved us first, and He invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. We just need to say “yes” to this love life with Him, and if you already have, would you push to go even deeper? Beyond the social media likes, would you step out of the “likes” and dive into “love” instead? I invite you to share this Newsletter with the people you know who could use NYTA’s message. Thank you for continuing this journey with me! With love, |
Adebola Adeleye
You were not created to be ordinary. Step into your extraordinary life with my weekly NYTA Newsletter.
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