Finding God on MySpace
Reluctantly, and after a lot of thought, I joined MySpace a week ago. A friend convinced me that it would be a good way to connect with people and for people to connect with me.
Honestly, as I was setting up my MySpace I felt juvenile. I felt like I was embarking on a colossal waste of time. I felt worldly, but I also felt curious and a little excited, too.
So, I set up my profile, downloaded artwork for my site, selected a nice Christian song for my profile, and a wholesome picture, started blogging, and surfing MySpace and before I knew it I found that people wanted to be my friend.
In a week and a half 75 people have become my myspace friends.
I find this a lot of fun.
I've found that--in the past 10 days--I've connected with about 6 people that I haven't heard from in over 20 years and a bunch of friends I've lost touch with more recently.
I found a friend that I went to elementary school with and was friends with all through High School. It was encouraging to find that she's a strong Christian woman who is shining the love of Jesus to alumni from our old High School.
I found a friend with whom I used to work and whom I love deeply, but haven't spoken to in a couple of years. His MySpace reflects his love for God and his family.
I found a blog from a Christian friend on which he offers encouraging daily devotions.
I found the MySpace of two missionaries my wife and I support and I found it interesting--and encouraging--to read comments from the people they are working with in South Africa.
This morning I received an email from the owner of a very successful company that produces Triathlon wetsuits. He wanted to be added as my friend. He's a dynamic Christian. I read his blog and found spiritual nourishment that started my day off on the right foot.
Yes, I have found a lot of junk in pop-up adds and in the pictures sometimes associated with comments, but--to my great surprise--the biggest thing I've found on MySpace in the past 10 days is God.
I guess you find what you're looking for.
posted by Arron Chambers @ 8:34 AM
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3 Comments:
It's amazing that in something deemed so worldly and damaging that you can find faithful Christians doing good things! I've connected with so many long lost friends and have been able to witness in various ways through MySpace. It isn't all bad... but yeah, it can definately feel like being back in 4th grade!
Yes, myspace can be juvenile and sometimes even disturbing, but like you, I have found connections with Christians I had lost toouch with over the years and the miles. I have friends on my list who are kids of former youth group kids, youth ministers who remember me from camp when I was dean and they were students, and of course, I keep up with my kids and their friends. Like anything else, Christians can take what the world may set up for its own devices and use it to lift up the name of Jesus. May we always be willing to do just that!
MySpace has more people than most countries; actually, if it was a country, it would probably be the sixth or seventh most populous in the world. Potentially, it is a huge “missions” field. Having your profile page there gives you an opportunity to witness and minister, as well as meeting and getting reacquainted with friends.
Thank you for sharing your MySpace experiences with us. Most of the time we only hear about the negative aspects (I agree there are many) of this website and as christians we should be present and make an impact.
I translated some sections of your post and commented on my Spanish blog www.despuesdeldomingo.com(it means After Sunday)about “Finding Blessings” in MySpace
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