Undefiled

So I have become a victim of how easily someone can be influenced by society or social media. Simply by watching television one's perspective can go from innocent to defiled. I choose to stay undefiled. I was watching one of my favorite televsion shows which for the most part is pretty innocent considering what is put on syndicated television.  There was a pretty graphic scene that lite up the screen. My first thought was that it was a little much for a viewing audience. I am not going to lie, for a black women I got embarassed and blushed, which because of my skin pigment is kind of hard to do. As the night went on that scene just kept playing in my head. My thoughts began to think about what I will have one day and how will it live up to what I saw. I began to desire something defiled. It put an unclean perspective on something so precious. I had to bring myself back to reality and realize that what I saw was no okay. Why would I compare myself to something that clearly wasn't God's design. I have made a commitment to God to live a holy lifestyle and to honor him in all areas of my life. I know through scriptire what that looks like. Revelation began to happen. No wonder so many young people and adults alike live in such distress and unfullfilled lives. They are looking at society and social media and trying to live up to those unreal expectations. They think they have to look a certain way, act a certain way, have certain things, or their relationships should mirror others to be happy. Those who are easily influenced become a product of what they are surrounded by. 2 Corinthians 10:12 says "But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. .It breaks my heart for those who don't understand that you are complete in Christ. We each are unique and don't have to live up to anyone's expectations but Christ's. His expectations are easy though. Because we are hidden in Christ, even that expectation was met by Jesus, who we are hidden in. God sees us as the spotless and blameless image when we accept Christ. This is my reality. I want to be confident in Christ and live a life undefiled. So my plea to you might be a little cheesy but I am reminded of the song " Be careful little eyes what you see." At the end of the day what you watch and listent to are playing a part in molding you into what you are becoming.