Reset Your Feed, Renew Your Mind: A Digital Rule of Life
Reset Your Feed, Renew Your Mind:
A Digital Rule of Life
Have you ever finished scrolling and felt more drained than refreshed?
One minute you’re checking a post from a friend, and the next you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of comparison, world chaos, and endless reels of people’s “perfect” lives. Social media can inspire us with connection and creativity, but let’s be honest, it can also leave us anxious, distracted, and a little weary.
The good news? Just like we create spiritual disciplines—prayer, scripture reading, rest—we can also create a digital rule of life to guard our hearts and minds online. As Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:8:
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—think about such things.”
Imagine if our feeds looked more like that.
Why Your Feed Shapes Your Faith
Algorithms are sneaky little gardeners. They grow whatever seeds we scatter—spiritually and emotionally. If you keep liking content that fuels comparison or outrage, the algorithm gives you more of it. But if you lean into encouragement, truth, and hope, guess what shows up in your feed? More of the good stuff.
Galatians 6:7-8 reminds us:
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”
That applies not just to the soil in our backyards, but also to the soil of our minds. We can’t control everything on the internet, but we can cultivate what we allow to take root in us.
Step One – Refresh Instagram Recommendations
Let’s start practical: Instagram has a reset button (yes, really!).
Go to Settings → Account → Content Preferences.
Reset recommendations or simply mark “not interested” on posts that drain you.
Be intentional with what you like and save—this teaches the algorithm what you actually value.
Think of it as spring cleaning for your soul’s newsfeed. After the reset, follow uplifting accounts: scripture-based pages, Christian communities, encouragers who point you back to truth.
Step Two – Prune Your Inputs
Sometimes the healthiest growth happens after a good pruning.
Take a look at your follows and ask:
Does this account inspire hope or trigger comparison?
Does it encourage me to rest in God or pressure me to strive harder?
If it fuels anxiety, perfectionism, or shame, unfollow or mute. No guilt required.
Then, curate 3–5 “go-to” accounts that consistently align with truth and encouragement. These become your little digital sanctuary when you need to step out of the noise.
Step Three – Replace Doom-Scrolling with Truth-Scrolling
When life feels heavy, it’s easy to numb out with endless reels. Instead, try swapping in what I call truth-scrolling:
Use Substack Notes or Instagram Stories to follow Christian writers, devotionals, or even the @everbloomfaith account.
Start your own weekly verse thread—share a scripture that anchors you and invite others to join in.
Create saved folders like “Scripture,” “Encouragement,” and “Prayers” so you have quick access when your spirit feels weary.
Set a 10-minute timer for intentional scrolling. When it dings, walk away refreshed instead of depleted.
Create Your Digital Rule of Life
A rule of life is simply a grace-filled rhythm that anchors you in what matters most. Think of it like guardrails that keep you from drifting.
Here’s a sample digital rule of life:
Morning: No social media until after prayer or journaling.
Day: One intentional check-in, not an open-ended scroll.
Evening: Replace 15 minutes of scrolling with Scripture or a gratitude list.
Want to craft your own? I’ve created a free Digital Reset Worksheet where you can jot down 3–5 commitments that work for your season of life.
Let’s go back to Philippians 4:8. Your digital inputs—your feed, your follows, your scrolling habits—can actually reflect what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. It’s not about making social media perfect. It’s about making it purposeful.
Remember…this isn’t about rigid rules or shame. It’s about creating freedom online. You get to choose what fills your mind and heart.
So today, I invite you to:
Share one digital boundary you’re trying this week in the comments or the EverBloom Facebook group.
Remember, your time and attention are precious. Let’s choose to sow seeds of truth and peace—so that even our scrolling becomes a place where God’s presence blooms.
