Social Media as a Marvelous Work

When I read the words “a marvelous work” in Doctrine and Covenants 4:1-3, my mind usually rushes to stories of miracles, visions, healings, mighty works in ancient times. But recently, I’ve started seeing that “marvelous” doesn’t always come with thunder and angels. Sometimes it shows up quietly, through ordinary tools we hold in our hands every day. One of those tools, surprisingly, is social media.

It’s strange to think of something as noisy and chaotic as social media as part of God’s marvelous work, but I’ve witnessed enough to believe it can be. I’ve seen people lifted out of loneliness because a kind message found them at the right moment. I’ve seen prayers answered because someone shared a scripture that spoke directly to another person’s fear. I’ve watched simple testimonies, short quotes, and heartfelt posts travel farther than their writers ever imagined, touching hearts in places they’ve never visited.

Social media is often blamed for the worst: comparison, distraction, and negativity. But I’ve also seen the other side of it: the good, the gentle, the uplifting. And that’s where I want to place my focus. Because if God can use a shepherd’s sling, a widow’s oil, or a fisherman’s net to do great things, then He can certainly use a phone screen.

For me, this realization changed the way I show up online. I no longer want to post randomly or thoughtlessly. I want to be intentional. I want to make space for kindness, encouragement, and faith. Even something as simple as sharing a scripture that touched my heart, or a short message reminding someone they aren’t alone, can become part of a larger purpose.

I think about how many people scroll through their feeds carrying silent worries—anxiety about the future, heartbreak, stress, disappointment. Sometimes all it takes is one positive message to shift their day. One testimony to remind them that God is aware of them. One inspiring thought to help them stand up a little taller.

If social media can reach those people in seconds, then why not let God use it?

I want my online presence to be a place where people feel safe to breathe. A space where light outweighs negativity. A place where someone can come across a message that whispers, “You matter. God sees you. Keep going.”

There’s something beautiful about the idea that you can sit in your room, type a few words, and without even knowing it, lift someone thousands of miles away. That, to me, is a modern form of missionary work. A quiet, simple, digital kind of service. A marvelous work in its own right.

So from now on, when I post, I want it to be with purpose. I want to be part of the good that pushes back against the noise. I want to let my little corner of the internet shine, not for attention, but for impact.

And if my small efforts can help someone feel God’s love, even once, then it’s worth every post.