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Why  I  Stopped  Watching  Grey's  Anatomy

9/13/2017

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I had flown through almost the first four seasons and was becoming addicted to the medical drama. The writing captivated me. The characters were all I could think about.

As someone who wants to create characters much like Meredith Grey, the kind that are so real you can almost feel their pain, I was sucked into Grey's. I convinced myself from the moment I started watching that I wanted to write just like that. Just like Shonda Rhimes did in Grey's Anatomy.

I was wrong.

So wrong.

I'm a Christian.

I don't want to write in the Christian genre, because I believe, as Christians, we need to be in the trenches with non-believers. However, Jesus should be reflected in EVERYTHING I write, create, and do. I don't have to say 'Jesus' every third word. I don't even have to say it at all, because I should be so close to Jesus that He becomes a part of me. Melted into who I am and melting into all I do.

That includes what I watch.

Watching Grey's Anatomy did not reflect Jesus.

Surgeons talking about being God and meeting God in fellow surgeons... that does not reflect Jesus.

Watching men kiss men and women kiss women... that does not reflect Jesus.

Watching people have premarital sex with anyone and everyone... that does not reflect Jesus.

There is ONE God.

Marriage is for a man and a woman. I recognize that the world is messed up. I recognize that there are many LGBTQ people who have been wronged by Christians. That also does not reflect Jesus. My job is to love everyone. To show Jesus to everyone. To be His hands and feet to everyone. Even when I disagree with you. Even when you're sinning. Because, let's be real, I'm sinning too. Every day. But that does not mean I can make allowances for your sins, just as no one can make allowances for mine.

Sex is meant for a married couple. It's the intimate act of giving yourself to your husband or your wife. It's not something you should just do whenever you get a whim. 

All of those reasons are reason enough to stop watching Grey's Anatomy, but none of them are THE reason.

For the past several, several, several months I've been "away" from God. I've been out of the Word. I haven't been praying. I've been floundering and struggling and just scooting my way through life.

I have been prioritizing everything above God. The One who deserves all of my attention.

How can I expect to accomplish anything if I push Him to the backburner?

I can't.

I shouldn't.

​I won't.

So, I stopped watching Grey's because it had become such a part of my life that it was a god. It was an idol that I placed above the One who holds my heart. That's not okay. That's not okay on SO MANY LEVELS!

So, after struggling for hours and hours over this decision (which should not have been that difficult), I shut off Grey's Anatomy and turned my attention back to my King. My Father. Asking Him what I need to do next. I'm not sure what the answer is, but I'll find it. 

I'll find it, because for the first time in months, my priorities are actually straight.

Maybe it's time to take a look at your life. It'll be hard, but what things are you prioritizing over God? What things are you "allowing" for the sake of fitting in or being comfortable. Maybe it's time to make a change.

It's liberating.

xoxo Jenni
6 Comments
Collin
9/13/2020 11:35:03

Just wanted to say that this was extremely helpful and relatable for me (except I was watching Breaking Bad but my girlfriend is watching Grey's Anatomy). Thank you for your writing, continue pursuing the Lord.

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Jennifer
12/30/2020 10:53:09

Last night was my wake up call, when the show actually straight out used April to call the Bible "just a book full of stories". This was a red flag amongst many. I have become addicted to the show and already in season 14. Yet, last night that was going too far and this morning the Holy Spirit tugged on my heart. Then I found your article, so thanks for the insight and support. I am done watching Grey's. God Bless.

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Maria
1/4/2021 22:19:45

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts of Grey’s Anatomy! I been struggling with the same thing and this has helped me a lot to realize that I pulling away from God by watching the show.

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Matt
3/1/2021 02:06:23

Going through the same thing right now. It’s tough because you think that you’ll never find something better. But living life with Jesus is ALWAYS captivating. Thank you for writing this. Gave me the strength I needed to make the call.

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Domenico
3/12/2021 08:26:54

Yes I knew it was wrong I just needed u to tell me :) thanks

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Sheila
3/28/2021 03:51:02

My exact sentiments! My husband loves watching this drama so I ended up watching it with up... but all they talk about and do are about sex to whoever they want and exchanging partners. But the big blow to me is when Christina does not want to be a mom so she opted for abortion! That’s it! End of the story! I a Catholic, was born a Catholic, no offense meant to others but this is about me- I can not tolerate that! I always believe that everyone deserves a birthday, no matter what! If you don’t want to get pregnant- then don’t have sex!

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