I have to do this same! ~ and often, too!! Not that I live in a cave or anything, but as a result, sometimes I don't know what all is going on in the world. {DH usually keeps me informed, but all the constantly streaming load of BAD NEWS does not tend to overwhelm him in the same way it does me.}I can take a little for a while ~ and then, I have to shut it all off!I've got friends who just THRIVE on talk-radio and/or TV..... but that's just not me!! I don't even want to indulge in all the "what ifs"!!Interestingly enough:Luke 21:34 “But take heed unto yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and CARES** of THIS LIFE, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.” [emphasis mine] Now I hope you’ll especially read this Scripture in the Amplified versions! Luke 21:34 And then know that my great sister in the Lord reminded me that the word, ** “CARES” in the Greek means merimna, meaning distractions/ANXIETY and added to the previous surfeiting/drunkenness shows this. Their focus is no longer on God, but on the world...They no longer look for His return, but are caught in drunkenness, carousing, worrying, and so are no longer ready for that day… just like the foolish virgins, caught off guard by the Groom.
It's far easier to be filled with ANXIETY when LISTENING to the constant rushing stream of bad "gloom & doom"!!
Instead, let's find JOY in the Lord!! ~ that alone is our strength!!
:)
Reva