It took me a long time to befriend Facebook. Once I did it became a casual friend, not a close confidant. I connect with it mainly to see events which I may be interested in attending.

I get a bit irritated sometimes with people who constantly post selfies on Facebook, especially if they are drop dead gorgeous in all of them. I am a bit envious when I see people surrounded by loads and loads of friends. If they have published a book or have gotten work in Hollywood I am beyond jealous. (My book is coming soon and my dreams of becoming an actress have been laid aside.)

There was one lady who had done all of these things. I had befriended her but I was also secretly hating on her. She was just too pretty, too popular and the blasted female had already published a book.

I knew she had struggled with cancer and heart issues but she was such a shining light, she was clearly outperforming me in her walk with God.

Until this morning… when I found out she had tried to take her life.

This rocked my world.

I reflected on how many times the Holy Spirit had prompted me to pray for her and I pushed his prompting aside because of the smallness of my jealousy.

I didn’t have her phone number but I do now. Next time I get that prompt I am going to beat that devil down and send her a text of love.

I have other friends who are shining lights for God but do intense battle with depression on a daily basis. Sometimes the ones who post the most selfies may not actually think that much of themselves. For if they did, why would they constantly be looking for affirmation from others?

I am in no way hating on Facebook here. I love social media and the connection I have made with so many friends.

I am just begging you, please look behind the façade of Facebook.  Because if you do, you may actually save a life.