If you haven’t heard yet, on Sunday night President Nelson presented the youth with a slew of awesome and inspired challenges. One of them was to fast from social media … for an entire week. The reactions I’ve seen have been surprisingly positive and a large number of youngins’ are accepting the challenge, in addition to plenty of adult members as well. Here’s a list of some of the funniest reactions to President Nelson’s social media challenge we’ve seen so far:
1. Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead…
@NelsonRussellM snaps his fingers and half the youth disappear on social media. #LDSYouthDevo
— LeadingLDS (@LeadingLDS) June 4, 2018
2. Just another reason to love President Nelson
Every parent will now be able to point to President Nelson's talk to lower their phone bills ??? #LDSYouthDevo
— LDS_SMILE (@ldssmile) June 4, 2018
3. Some adults took on the challenge while others …
Since this is a youth devotional…can I ignore this part about disengaging from social media? #LDSYouthDevo pic.twitter.com/MEW7K30Bag
— Ashley Alley (@ab_alley) June 4, 2018
4. Chocoholic24 takes President Nelson’s social media challenge seriously … maybe a little too seriously (never thought I’d say that)
Me after #PresNelson’s talk #LDSYouthDevo pic.twitter.com/wshg2FsvhK
— Chocoholic24 (@LDSCocoASL) June 4, 2018
5. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall of that chapel
"Please hold a 7-day social media fast". Our chapel gasped surprisingly loud. #ldsyouthdevo
— Elisa (@Whisktogether) June 4, 2018
6. I can just feel the ensuing panic
Dealing with my young men after President Nelson invites them to fast from social media for 7 days #LDSYouthDevo pic.twitter.com/j4i36mnJOF
— Mormonger (@Mormonger) June 4, 2018
7. Fair point
If you start posting with #SocialMediaFast, you're doing it wrong. #LDSYouthDevo
— ❄KeybladeSpookMaster? (@KeySpyMaster) June 4, 2018
8. This guy has been waiting for this social media fast for a long time
Thankfully, I'm ahead of the curve with the flip phone. Activated my StarTAC about 6 months ago. Time to hit up eBay and get our Branch youth outfitted! #LDS #LDSYouthDevo #Mormon #PresNelson #SisterNelson pic.twitter.com/ZEc7pMuId4
— President Bishop (@PresidentBishop) June 4, 2018
9. If it takes 7 days to clean your room … yeah, I want before/after pics
Okay, I watched the #LDSYouthDevo tonight, and it was amazing! Even though I’m not “technically a youth” anymore, I’m still going to try to do this 7 day social media fast because my room is a disaster and so maybe I’ll include before and after pictures for y’all! See ya l8r!
— spooky sydney (@SydneyNorwood) June 4, 2018
10. Bless you
I almost cried trying to push the logout button ? lol . see ya in 7 days twitter! ? #LDSYouthDevo
— Gaby Neri (@Gabyneri) June 4, 2018
11. Likening the scriptures unto ourselves
For the #LDS kids out there struggling tonight after President @NelsonRussellM #LDSYouthDevo Jacob 7:20-21. You'll be fine. pic.twitter.com/sAn6sBuKB7
— Aaron Bludworth (@abludworth) June 4, 2018
To all those who are undertaking President Nelson’s social media fast challenge, we salute you. Chances are you won’t ever see this article, but good on you. If you didn’t get to watch the devotional, you can still watch it online here. But for quick reference, here are all five challenges President Nelson gave the youth:
1. Hold a seven-day fast from social media
2. For three weeks in a row, make a weekly sacrifice of time to the Lord
3. Keep on the covenant path
4. Pray daily that all of God’s children might receive the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ
5. Stand out and be different
Did you watch President Nelson’s youth devotional? What did you think? Are you or your kids taking on his challenges? Let us know in the comments!
