Review: Who Are You Following?: Pursuing Jesus in a Social-Media Obsessed World and Who Are You Following? Guided Journal: Find the Love and Joy You’ve Been Looking For by Sadie Robertson Huff

 

No one can deny that we are living in a social media obsessed world. People are being influenced and are influencing others on social media every day. Influences can be good/positive or can be bad/negative. It is crucial to be prudent about whom we follow. Who Are You Following? is written by Sadie Robertson Huff, a 24-year-old Christian speaker, author, and social media influencer. The book consists of nine chapters whose titles are questions such as Who Is Influencing You?, What Are You Seeking?, Who Are You Comparing Yourself To?, Why Do You Want to Be Famous?, What Are You Sharing and Why? Whom we are following does influence us, our thoughts & values, and the way we live our lives. And whether we are aware of it or not, we are influencing others around us. I am glad to see that the author ultimately points people to follow Jesus first and foremost and points out that our life's purpose is simply to love God and love people. Sadly, we live in a society that is addicted to social media, desperate for "likes", craving for comments, seeking fame, and idolizing celebrities. This book gives readers a reality check and guides them to focus on Jesus. I appreciate Sadie's sincerity, humility, and maturity. She shares her own experience and her struggles with anxiety and insecurity, in spite of fame, wealth, and success. The book is gospel-infused and filled with Biblical truths and wisdom. Fame, fans, and followers may flatter us, frustrate us, or fail us but will never fulfill us. We can only find freedom and fulfillment by putting our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, following Him, being captivated by His love, and living for Him. The book encourages readers to be more intentional about whom they are following on social media and to have discipline and self-control when using social media.

Do you feel lost, lonely, empty, aimless, discontent, anxious, inferior, and/or insecure while scrolling through social media? Check this book out! Who Are You Following? is timely and relevant, especially for young Christians who are active and present on social media. 

Who Are You Following? Guided Journal is a wonderful accompaniment that includes beautiful color photos, thought-provoking questions, Bible verses to meditate on, encouragement takeaways, and prayers. You will also find additional stories and tips from Sadie.

About Sadie Robertson Huff 

Sadie Robertson Huff is a speaker, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Influencer, and Founder of Live Original. Communicating as a sister and friend, Huff is on a mission to use her influence to reach her generation with the message of Christ. Huff is the host of the popular podcast WHOA, That’s Good, which reached more than a million unique downloads after only 15 episodes. Her Live Original Blog, features encouraging and transparent messages from Huff and her closest friends. She recently launched her exclusive, online community and App, LO Sister, which is designed to cultivate sisterhood through bible studies and workshops. You can learn more about Sadie Robertson Huff at LiveOrginal.com or by following her on Instagram @legitsadierob.