TV and music can definitely make things harder. You can watch TV, you just need to eliminate shows that could potentially cause you to stumble from your rotation. The only shows I watch regularly are Dance Moms (I wanted to be a dancer growing up lol), Project Runway, and The Walking Dead (my guilty pleasure).
If I'm on the computer, I mainly watch shows I grew up with like Smart Guy and Full House. Your best bet for positive TV is going back to the shows you liked in your childhood. If I'm not watching shows, I like to watch video game walkthroughs and makeup tutorials on YouTube. Just don't rely on TV too much to entertain you. Go outside. Read a book (preferably Christian books that cover an area you need to grow in). You should also find a pastor you really like and listen to their sermons in your spare time. I enjoy Charles Stanley, Joyce Meyer, Keith Battle, and Cornelius Lindsey.
I love Israel Houghton and William McDowell! I can listen to those two on Pandora all day. I also like Tye Tribbet, Micah Stampley, Hillsong, and Vashawn Mitchell.
All of these things have helped me. I don't feel like I'm missing out either. Hope this helps!
Ladies,
I was in a rush with my last post, hence so brief. I totally agree with Divine about the bold. It's like, you are what you eat. If you fill your mind with junk, you'll only ever be full of junk. The Bible says to keep our minds on things above, and to think of whatsoever is holy, pure, etc (Colossians 3:2, and Philippians 4:8), and I think that's a good guide for entertainment as well. Sadly, it's becoming harder and harder to find anything on tv or radio that fits these categories. On the upside, it leaves more time for prayer and Bible-reading (Romans 12:1-2)!
Remember to pray about everything (Philippians 4:6), and never forget that God is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24-25). Also, Christ said that without Him we can do nothing, but with God nothing shall be impossible - embrace that truth and let it fill you with confidence in God.
Finally, the Bible says that Jesus was tempted in
ALL like manners as we, yet without sin, and that He is able to strengthen us in the day of temptation AND He is touched by our infirmity (Hebrews 2:16-18, Hebrews 4:15-16). Please, never feel ashamed to tell Jesus how much you need His help (Matthew 11:28-30). He knows what it's like to be human, and He loves you, and has the power to overcome every evil. He's already done it on the Cross! May He give us all total victory over all sin in this life, amen!
God bless all of us!
P.S: Some good preachers to listen to are Charles Stanley, Tony Evans, Paul Washer, David Jeremiah, Carter Conlon + all at Times Square Church. The Way of the Master is a good show as well. And reading the Bible really is one of the best things one can do!
