So this is my first blog which is really great but somewhat intimidating. You see, writing is not something that comes naturally for me. When I was younger I never could keep a diary and I was a terrible pen pal. In fact, in elementary school I had this friend who moved away. We wanted to keep in touch but I could not make myself sit down to write her. One day I got this great idea to use my "jam box" (oh yeah totally 80s flash back moment just then huh?) to record her a "letter" on a cassette tape and mail it to her. Worked beautifully. I'm still way better about just giving a random phone call than sending a note or a card.
Journaling is something I have really struggled with too. As a teenager and even in college everyone talked about how important it is to journal about what the Lord is doing in your life so you can go back and reference it later. Oh my gosh I wanted to do that so badly but I just couldn't seem to do it. I would buy this great new journal write an opening note or two and then never touch it again. I finally figured it out one day. I had developed this selfinflicted expecation that I had to write down everything, everyday or it wasn't worth doing. The day I realized I could write whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and it could be in any format I desired things changed for me.
To this day my journal is kind of random. Some of the pages are filled with bullet lists or thoughts. Some are filled with sermon notes, scriptures, or lyrics to a great worship song. Others are long heart felt prayers to the Lord. I love it. It's really just for me and my walk with the Lord.
So back to why this blog has been a little intimidating for me. I read all of these amazing blogs from very admirable people and I think to myself, "I could never write anything that people would want to read. I am not that interesting. I'm not really that clever or funny. I don't have kids to tell great stories about, or these amazing theological revelations to share." So I talk myself out of it. The crazy thing is, the Lord will not let me escape this blog. It seems that everyday He is giving me something to write about. I don't really understand but I can't seem to shake it.
I have come to this conclusion. This blog is meant to be a place for me to share what the Lord is teaching me. I have no idea what that will look like. More than likely it will be completely random. The reason it has intimidated me for so long was because I thought it had to look a certain way or follow a particular format. I have decided not to make this more complicated than it has to be, I tend to do that sometimes (I know you are all SO shocked). So here it is, my blog. Throw all expectations out and be ready for anything. I hope that maybe you will find something here that you can relate to, something to encourage or challenge you, and maybe even something to make you laugh....
Journaling is something I have really struggled with too. As a teenager and even in college everyone talked about how important it is to journal about what the Lord is doing in your life so you can go back and reference it later. Oh my gosh I wanted to do that so badly but I just couldn't seem to do it. I would buy this great new journal write an opening note or two and then never touch it again. I finally figured it out one day. I had developed this selfinflicted expecation that I had to write down everything, everyday or it wasn't worth doing. The day I realized I could write whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and it could be in any format I desired things changed for me.
To this day my journal is kind of random. Some of the pages are filled with bullet lists or thoughts. Some are filled with sermon notes, scriptures, or lyrics to a great worship song. Others are long heart felt prayers to the Lord. I love it. It's really just for me and my walk with the Lord.
So back to why this blog has been a little intimidating for me. I read all of these amazing blogs from very admirable people and I think to myself, "I could never write anything that people would want to read. I am not that interesting. I'm not really that clever or funny. I don't have kids to tell great stories about, or these amazing theological revelations to share." So I talk myself out of it. The crazy thing is, the Lord will not let me escape this blog. It seems that everyday He is giving me something to write about. I don't really understand but I can't seem to shake it.
I have come to this conclusion. This blog is meant to be a place for me to share what the Lord is teaching me. I have no idea what that will look like. More than likely it will be completely random. The reason it has intimidated me for so long was because I thought it had to look a certain way or follow a particular format. I have decided not to make this more complicated than it has to be, I tend to do that sometimes (I know you are all SO shocked). So here it is, my blog. Throw all expectations out and be ready for anything. I hope that maybe you will find something here that you can relate to, something to encourage or challenge you, and maybe even something to make you laugh....
