Overcoming things that consume you!

Today, I was thinking about things in my life that can consume me if I'm not careful.  Sometimes, I find myself getting caught up in stuff that's not important! I try to limit myself on how much time I spend, for instance, on the computer.  Everyone these days has either Facebook, Twitter, or Myspace and not to mention the new thing out Pinterest!  I have a few friends that are constantly posting on  their Facebook or seeing what others are doing every minute on the hour! It's crazy!  Nothing is wrong with any of these social sites, its just whenever it becomes your main focus  like for alot of people,  that's when its becoming an idol in your life! One reason that our family hasn't joined any of these, is mainly because I know it would consume all of us!  I just recently started blogging after I thought about it for a while and decided that it would be fun for our family to connect with other family and friends. One night, when the kids were getting ready for bed, I told them I would come and tuck them in after I'm done updating my blog. Well, 30 minutes went by and then an hour and a half later, I walked in their bedrooms and they were already asleep! I watched them while they slept and all that I could think of is how I picked blogging over my kids!  I felt horrible! I've  noticed that I  have been a little addicted to taking pic's and trying to post them as soon as I can! But that night was a real eye opener!  Don't let all of these things become your main priority in life! They can overcome you and blind you from what's really important!