{"id":217509,"date":"2024-05-28T10:52:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T07:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.com\/ke\/?p=217509"},"modified":"2024-05-28T10:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T07:52:38","slug":"brenda-jons-explains-why-she-decided-to-take-a-break-from-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/brenda-jons-explains-why-she-decided-to-take-a-break-from-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Brenda Jons Explains Why She Decided To Take A Break From Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:203\">Jons took a three-month break in 2022, a period of self-discovery she called &#8220;the best vacation ever.&#8221; Stepping away from the constant influence of social media, Jons sought a deeper connection with God.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:136\">&#8220;For so long, I was defined by social media,&#8221; she shared on Instagram. &#8220;It was all I knew, and it was time to learn who God says I am.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:136\">Read also;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4Aa6t2Crtk\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/pastor-kanyari-shares-his-biggest-regret-in-life\/\">Pastor Kanyari Shares His Biggest Regret In Life<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pastor Kanyari Shares His Biggest Regret In Life&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/pastor-kanyari-shares-his-biggest-regret-in-life\/embed\/#?secret=yHnpjc1CFf#?secret=4Aa6t2Crtk\" data-secret=\"4Aa6t2Crtk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:241\">Jons found inspiration in <span class=\"citation-0 citation-end-0\">Jeremiah 1:5: &#8220;Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I sanctified you; and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.&#8221;<\/span> This scripture led her on a path of personal reflection.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:75\">&#8220;I needed to know who that person is,&#8221; she wrote. &#8220;How does He define me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:231\">Jons dedicated herself to studying scripture and meditation. &#8220;Now I can hear Him more,&#8221; she expressed, referencing John 10:27: &#8220;The sheep recognize the voice of the shepherd, the one who feeds them, guides them, and protects them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:208\">Jons&#8217; journey wasn&#8217;t always easy. In September 2022, she revealed a challenging period in her life.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:208\">&#8220;This year, I lost friends, some through betrayal, others who couldn&#8217;t walk the path with me,&#8221; she shared.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:162\">Jons battled addiction and poor choices.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:162\">&#8220;I almost lost my life to alcohol and things I can&#8217;t even talk about yet,&#8221; she wrote. &#8220;I didn&#8217;t know if I could survive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:162\">Read also;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"BmXCv2KQMm\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/zuchu-hilariously-reveals-her-plan-to-ungergo-surgery-to-enlarge-her-bo0bs\/\">Zuchu Hilariously Reveals Her Plan To Ungergo Surgery To Enlarge Her Bo0bs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Zuchu Hilariously Reveals Her Plan To Ungergo Surgery To Enlarge Her Bo0bs&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/zuchu-hilariously-reveals-her-plan-to-ungergo-surgery-to-enlarge-her-bo0bs\/embed\/#?secret=xAFsfb6bdg#?secret=BmXCv2KQMm\" data-secret=\"BmXCv2KQMm\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:165\">However, a rekindled faith offered hope.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:165\">&#8220;I never knew I&#8217;d return to Christ so soon,&#8221; Jons said, &#8220;but he found me and carried me home because of his love and mercy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:225\">A reconnection with a longtime friend in August sparked a turning point. Jons described, &#8220;She talked to me about Jesus and reminded me of the days I used to truly serve God. 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