September 7-October 4, 2026
The Bible consistently shares the message, “don’t be afraid.” Does this mean a Christian shouldn’t struggle with anxiety? This four-week series will help us reimagine anxiety as something God can and will use in our lives, instead of something we just need to get rid of.
Use the link to below to dive deeper into meditating on and studying God's Word as you read!
Why fast from social media?
With the use of algorithms, our social media feeds are manipulated by computer programming with the goal of keeping us on the platform for as much time as possible. This means that our social media apps are designed to keep us addicted to scrolling on our screens. The content we see affects us. While it’s true that there is some good and even biblical content on these platforms, the posts we see cannot replace the quiet time we spend with our Lord.
Fasting from social media is a way to create the space we need to connect with God on a deeper level. The biblical concept of fasting is choosing to remove something from our lives so that we can gain something better. Removing social media for a period of time can allow each of us to gain a closer relationship with Jesus. However, we must make the choice to be with Jesus rather than filling that time with something else.
The plan is to start small and slowly increase the fast. Please keep in mind that this fast includes posting on social media as well, because with each post we make, we are drawn back to the platform. As the body of Christ, we should be encouraging and challenging one another on this journey, so let’s travel this path together!
Fasting from social media is a way to create the space we need to connect with God on a deeper level. The biblical concept of fasting is choosing to remove something from our lives so that we can gain something better. Removing social media for a period of time can allow each of us to gain a closer relationship with Jesus. However, we must make the choice to be with Jesus rather than filling that time with something else.
The plan is to start small and slowly increase the fast. Please keep in mind that this fast includes posting on social media as well, because with each post we make, we are drawn back to the platform. As the body of Christ, we should be encouraging and challenging one another on this journey, so let’s travel this path together!
Week 1: Sept. 7-13
From Perfect Peace to Living with Anxiety
• Genesis 3:7-10
• Genesis 3:21
• Genesis 22
• Genesis 50:15-21
• Exodus 17:1
[Fast from all social media for 1 day]
• Genesis 3:7-10
• Genesis 3:21
• Genesis 22
• Genesis 50:15-21
• Exodus 17:1
[Fast from all social media for 1 day]
Week 2: Sept. 14-20
A New Perspective on Anxiety
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-14
• Ephesians 4:22-24
• Genesis 32
• Mark 1:9-11
• Jeremiah 18:1-6
[Fast from all social media for 3 days]
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-14
• Ephesians 4:22-24
• Genesis 32
• Mark 1:9-11
• Jeremiah 18:1-6
[Fast from all social media for 3 days]
Week 3: Sept. 21-27
Pursuing Peace
• 1 Kings 18:20-41
• 1 Kings 19
• Luke 10:25-27
• Philippians 4:4-9
• Psalm 56:1-4
[Fast from all social media for 5 days]
• 1 Kings 18:20-41
• 1 Kings 19
• Luke 10:25-27
• Philippians 4:4-9
• Psalm 56:1-4
[Fast from all social media for 5 days]
Week 4: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
The Path Forward
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27
• 2 Timothy 4:9-18
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
• John 14:27–31
• Ephesians 2:11–22
[Fast from all social media for 7 days]
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27
• 2 Timothy 4:9-18
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
• John 14:27–31
• Ephesians 2:11–22
[Fast from all social media for 7 days]