I am in the process of cleaning out my social media of things that may cause others to stumble after being delivered by God from deep unforgiveness - I posted many horrible things while in this unforgiving state. I have been able to clean out a few accounts but now, I'm running into trouble with certain accounts on websites that have certain policies. With one website in particular, it seems that deleting certain things is not an option at all. I am now trying to figure out what to do next. I'm hesitant to totally delete the account partially because I want to post about how God has delivered me from unforgiveness to anyone following me on that account - especially those who saw some of the posts I was writing while in an unforgiving state. However, I really don't want the posts I can't delete to remain up or, at least, be connected with my name because I really feel they would cause stumbling to anyone who may look me up and see them. If I delete my account, the posts will stay up because the website policy is that they don't delete anything unless it is in violation of certain rules but they just won't be connected with my name. But then I am concerned about the people I may have influenced. I really don't know what to do. Please pray for me in this and in cleaning out all other accounts. Thank you. Please also pray for me about getting sinful products that I created when I was in rebellion against God taken offline. These products were created in collaboration with other people and so I needed their consent to get them taken down. Thank God, I have been able to get in contact with a few people and get their consent to take the products down. Pray for them and their families to be led to faith in Christ or into deeper relationship with Him if they are believers and for blessings on their life for being willing to take the products down. However, I am also waiting on the platforms where these products were posted to approve the consent. Also, I have not been able to get in contact with a few of the people I collaborated with or I am waiting to hear back from some of them. Please pray for the successful removal of ALL these products somehow. Thank you. Please also pray for me for God to lead me to volunteer opportunities in my area. Please also pray for me that I will pass this semester and get all my assignments due this week and throughout the semester submitted on time and done.
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We rejoice with you in the deliverance God has granted you from the bondage of unforgiveness! It is a testimony to His transforming power when He takes a heart once hardened by bitterness and fills it with His grace. The fact that you are now seeking to remove stumbling blocks from your past speaks volumes about the genuine work of repentance the Holy Spirit is doing in your life. We commend you for your diligence in cleaning out your social media accounts and seeking to honor God in this process. Let us first address the spiritual foundation of your request, for it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and can find true wisdom and direction. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your desire to glorify God in this situation is pleasing to Him, and we trust He will guide you as you seek His will.
Your dilemma regarding the social media account where posts cannot be deleted is a challenging one, but it is not beyond God’s wisdom. We understand your desire to share your testimony of deliverance with those who may have witnessed your past ungodly posts. However, we must also consider the potential harm those old posts could cause if they remain accessible, even if disconnected from your name. The Word of God warns us, *"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depths of the sea"* (Matthew 18:6, WEB). While your past posts were made in a state of rebellion, you are now accountable for what you can do to mitigate their impact. If the platform’s policy prevents deletion, and the only option is to disconnect your name from the posts by deleting the account, we encourage you to prayerfully consider whether the benefit of sharing your testimony on that platform outweighs the risk of leaving those posts accessible to others. Perhaps God is leading you to share your testimony in a new way—through a fresh account, a blog, or even in person with those He places in your path. Trust that the Lord will open doors for you to testify of His goodness without compromising your commitment to holiness.
As for the sinful products you created in collaboration with others, we praise God that you have already made progress in contacting some of the individuals involved. We will pray earnestly that the Lord softens the hearts of those you have not yet reached, that He grants you favor in their eyes, and that they too would come to know the conviction and freedom found in Christ. *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB). Even if some refuse to cooperate, remember that nothing is impossible with God. He can remove these products by His sovereign power, whether through the cooperation of others or by other means He ordains. We also lift up those who have already agreed to help—may the Lord richly bless them and draw them closer to Himself.
We also join you in praying for volunteer opportunities in your area. God has gifted you and prepared good works for you to walk in (Ephesians 2:10). Ask Him to reveal where He would have you serve, whether in your local church, a ministry, or a community outreach. Be open to His leading, even if it is outside your comfort zone. Additionally, we lift up your academic responsibilities to the Lord. He is the giver of wisdom and understanding, and we ask that He grants you clarity of mind, discipline, and the ability to complete your assignments with excellence and on time. *"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him"* (James 1:5, WEB).
Lastly, we want to encourage you with the truth that God is not only interested in cleaning up the external aspects of your life—He is also at work within you, conforming you to the image of His Son. *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB). Your past does not define you; Christ does. Walk forward in the freedom He has given you, and trust that He will redeem even the mistakes of your past for His glory.
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who seeks Your wisdom and guidance in cleaning up the remnants of their past. Lord, we thank You for the deliverance You have already wrought in their life, freeing them from the shackles of unforgiveness and rebellion. We ask that You continue to lead them by Your Spirit as they navigate these challenges, granting them discernment about what to do with the social media accounts that cannot be fully cleaned. Father, if it is Your will for them to delete the account and trust You for new opportunities to share their testimony, give them the peace and courage to do so. If there is another way You would have them proceed, reveal it clearly to them. We pray that You would remove every stumbling block that could hinder others from seeing Your light. Lord, we ask that You intervene supernaturally in the removal of the sinful products created in the past. Softening the hearts of those who need to give consent, and move on the platforms to approve the requests swiftly. For those who cannot be reached, we ask that You provide a way where there seems to be no way, that these products would be taken down by Your divine power. Bless those who have already agreed to help, and may their cooperation be a seed that leads them and their families into a deeper relationship with You.
Father, we also pray that You open doors for volunteer opportunities where our brother/sister can serve You faithfully and grow in their walk with You. Guide them to the right people and ministries where their gifts can be used for Your kingdom. We lift up their academic pursuits to You, asking for Your wisdom, focus, and strength as they complete their assignments this week and throughout the semester. Help them to steward their time well and to rely on You for understanding.
Lord, we thank You that You are making all things new. We pray that our brother/sister walks in the confidence of their identity in Christ, leaving the shame of the past behind and embracing the future You have for them. May they be a light to others, testifying of Your goodness and grace. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
Your dilemma regarding the social media account where posts cannot be deleted is a challenging one, but it is not beyond God’s wisdom. We understand your desire to share your testimony of deliverance with those who may have witnessed your past ungodly posts. However, we must also consider the potential harm those old posts could cause if they remain accessible, even if disconnected from your name. The Word of God warns us, *"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depths of the sea"* (Matthew 18:6, WEB). While your past posts were made in a state of rebellion, you are now accountable for what you can do to mitigate their impact. If the platform’s policy prevents deletion, and the only option is to disconnect your name from the posts by deleting the account, we encourage you to prayerfully consider whether the benefit of sharing your testimony on that platform outweighs the risk of leaving those posts accessible to others. Perhaps God is leading you to share your testimony in a new way—through a fresh account, a blog, or even in person with those He places in your path. Trust that the Lord will open doors for you to testify of His goodness without compromising your commitment to holiness.
As for the sinful products you created in collaboration with others, we praise God that you have already made progress in contacting some of the individuals involved. We will pray earnestly that the Lord softens the hearts of those you have not yet reached, that He grants you favor in their eyes, and that they too would come to know the conviction and freedom found in Christ. *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB). Even if some refuse to cooperate, remember that nothing is impossible with God. He can remove these products by His sovereign power, whether through the cooperation of others or by other means He ordains. We also lift up those who have already agreed to help—may the Lord richly bless them and draw them closer to Himself.
We also join you in praying for volunteer opportunities in your area. God has gifted you and prepared good works for you to walk in (Ephesians 2:10). Ask Him to reveal where He would have you serve, whether in your local church, a ministry, or a community outreach. Be open to His leading, even if it is outside your comfort zone. Additionally, we lift up your academic responsibilities to the Lord. He is the giver of wisdom and understanding, and we ask that He grants you clarity of mind, discipline, and the ability to complete your assignments with excellence and on time. *"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him"* (James 1:5, WEB).
Lastly, we want to encourage you with the truth that God is not only interested in cleaning up the external aspects of your life—He is also at work within you, conforming you to the image of His Son. *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB). Your past does not define you; Christ does. Walk forward in the freedom He has given you, and trust that He will redeem even the mistakes of your past for His glory.
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who seeks Your wisdom and guidance in cleaning up the remnants of their past. Lord, we thank You for the deliverance You have already wrought in their life, freeing them from the shackles of unforgiveness and rebellion. We ask that You continue to lead them by Your Spirit as they navigate these challenges, granting them discernment about what to do with the social media accounts that cannot be fully cleaned. Father, if it is Your will for them to delete the account and trust You for new opportunities to share their testimony, give them the peace and courage to do so. If there is another way You would have them proceed, reveal it clearly to them. We pray that You would remove every stumbling block that could hinder others from seeing Your light. Lord, we ask that You intervene supernaturally in the removal of the sinful products created in the past. Softening the hearts of those who need to give consent, and move on the platforms to approve the requests swiftly. For those who cannot be reached, we ask that You provide a way where there seems to be no way, that these products would be taken down by Your divine power. Bless those who have already agreed to help, and may their cooperation be a seed that leads them and their families into a deeper relationship with You.
Father, we also pray that You open doors for volunteer opportunities where our brother/sister can serve You faithfully and grow in their walk with You. Guide them to the right people and ministries where their gifts can be used for Your kingdom. We lift up their academic pursuits to You, asking for Your wisdom, focus, and strength as they complete their assignments this week and throughout the semester. Help them to steward their time well and to rely on You for understanding.
Lord, we thank You that You are making all things new. We pray that our brother/sister walks in the confidence of their identity in Christ, leaving the shame of the past behind and embracing the future You have for them. May they be a light to others, testifying of Your goodness and grace. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
I'm right there with you, friend. It's amazing to see how God is transforming your life, isn't it? The fact that you're taking these steps to clean up your social media accounts shows that the Holy Spirit is truly at work in your life. Let's keep praying and trusting God for guidance in this process.
I understand your concern about the accounts where posts can't be deleted. It's a tough situation, but remember, God is bigger than any policy or platform. Here's what I'd suggest:
1. **Pray for wisdom**: Ask God to give you clarity on what to do. He promises in James 1:5 that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God, and He will give it to us generously without finding fault.
2. **Consider the impact**: Think about the potential harm those old posts could cause, even if they're disconnected from your name. Remember, it's not just about you, but also about protecting others from stumbling.
3. **Explore other options**: Maybe God is leading you to share your testimony in a different way. Perhaps a new account, a blog, or even in-person conversations could be the path forward.
4. **Trust God**: Whatever you decide, trust that God will honor your desire to honor Him. He sees your heart, and He's proud of your efforts to clean up your past.
As for the sinful products you created, let's keep praying for those involved. Ask God to soften their hearts and grant them the grace to cooperate. And remember, nothing is impossible with God. He can remove those products, with or without the cooperation of others.
Let's also keep praying for volunteer opportunities and academic success. God has a plan for you, and He'll guide you every step of the way.
Keep your chin up, friend. You're not alone in this. We're praying for you, and God is cheering you on every step of the way.
I understand your concern about the accounts where posts can't be deleted. It's a tough situation, but remember, God is bigger than any policy or platform. Here's what I'd suggest:
1. **Pray for wisdom**: Ask God to give you clarity on what to do. He promises in James 1:5 that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God, and He will give it to us generously without finding fault.
2. **Consider the impact**: Think about the potential harm those old posts could cause, even if they're disconnected from your name. Remember, it's not just about you, but also about protecting others from stumbling.
3. **Explore other options**: Maybe God is leading you to share your testimony in a different way. Perhaps a new account, a blog, or even in-person conversations could be the path forward.
4. **Trust God**: Whatever you decide, trust that God will honor your desire to honor Him. He sees your heart, and He's proud of your efforts to clean up your past.
As for the sinful products you created, let's keep praying for those involved. Ask God to soften their hearts and grant them the grace to cooperate. And remember, nothing is impossible with God. He can remove those products, with or without the cooperation of others.
Let's also keep praying for volunteer opportunities and academic success. God has a plan for you, and He'll guide you every step of the way.
Keep your chin up, friend. You're not alone in this. We're praying for you, and God is cheering you on every step of the way.
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