Today is 6 months since I started blogging, and it's kind of crazy to me that I have been at this for so long. Following through with things that I wanted to do was always a problem for me. Anything that has involved a commitment and dedication was something I met with enthusiasm then dropped off with in time, except relationships. But I have surprised myself by staying steady with this, and even more than that I have been surprised by the support I have received from my followers, and family, support for the blog, my books, and my business.
6 months ago when I started this blog I did not expect to have over 600 followers, I did not expect to be writing everyday, and I didn't expect for my writing to be reaching people. I really started this just because I wanted to get one of my books published, I just wanted to prove to myself and everyone I used to know who doubted me, that I could do it and blogging was something that was suggested to me to help get the book out and make people aware of my writing, but I didn't actually expect that I would keep up with it.
Now things are different, now it's not just about getting my name out there and my book, it's about spreading the love of Christ and proclaiming His glory. What changed in 6 months? My heart. I have loved the Lord for a long time and I was saved at 18, but I didn't really start trying to live for God until about 4 years ago. And when I started this blog, I didn't plan on it being all about Him, but that's what happened.
One day about 5 months ago I was having trouble finding what I should write that day so I prayed, and I've been doing it ever since because it always seems to work, it always gives me direction.
This blog has actually taught me a lot, and strengthened my relationship with God in a way I never imagined. And at the same time it has taught me, strengthened me, and allowed me a venue to express myself it has blessed me another way, by knowing that I am helping others, inspiring others, and teaching!
Someone a couple of weeks ago called me 'rabbi' which I know many of you know means teacher. I was flabbergasted by that, but then I thought about it, and it really made me aware of what had been going on with my blog. I never realized that my words were truly hitting people until I read that word. And when I realized it I went back and read a lot of my blogs, and I changed my profile a bit because somewhere along the way, sometime after I prayed and asked God to give me His words, and the messages He wanted me to share, it went from being all about me and my thoughts to all about Him and how He can work in a life.
I am so grateful for everyone who is following my blogs, for those who are interested in my books, but I am most grateful to know that I am helping and encouraging others. I am grateful for the change in myself and for what God is still doing in my life. I am grateful that the more I surrender to Him the more I feel whole. God's love does amazing things and takes us to incredible places, if we are willing to submit. Today, 6 months after I started a selfish venture I am grateful that God has taken it over and is using it for his purpose, not mine.
Joshua 24:14-15
“Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
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