Christian Testimony 2015: February Facebook Fasting
By: Minister Denise N. Fyffe
Well, it is that time again when I subdue the flesh and strengthen the spirit. Already, my mind is crying out from the withdrawal it is sure to go through. Like any other consuming and recurring activity, Facebook can become addictive. It can also become an idol in our lives when daily checking, scrolling and posting take attention that should belong to God.
Yep, the big Guy.
The time we spend on Facebook and other social-media sites can easily exceed the time we deliberately spend with God. For those of us who profess to be Christians, that imbalance deserves examination.
To align my Christian life with His will, I have to deny myself some fleshly desires and remove things that distract me from purpose. Even if the flesh goes kicking and screaming at first, the goal is to emerge more focused on God.
What This Fast Is For
This testimony was never about declaring that Facebook itself is forbidden. It was about recognizing a habit that had become too consuming and deliberately creating room for prayer, Scripture and greater awareness of God.
That principle still applies beyond one platform. A person may need to step back from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, news feeds, games, streaming, messaging or any other digital habit that has begun controlling attention.
Continue the Social-Media Fasting Path
Read How To Do Facebook and Social Media Fasting and The Benefits of Facebook and Social Media Fasting.
For broader fasting guidance, use 10 Tips for Healthy Fasting.
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Copyright © 2015 · Denise N. Fyffe. Updated for presentation and pathway integration in 2026.