A question: When you write, Do you expect to be read? (1) or you simply convey your ideas or feelings? (2)
I do hope to be read. LOL At least I would like to believe what I share is noteworthy. LOL I consider my blog my voice and I share my thoughts, my feelings, my talents/abilities (such as my sewing) with whoever wants to read it. I figure my blog is just like the next blog in cyberspace. When I visit a blog I can stay and read the content or back out and move on. Same with my blog - people can stay and read or back out and move on. I don’t write to a particular age group or interest per se. I just write. Some posts are long. Some are short. Some have pictures, some don’t. I don’t write everyday. If I got wrapped up in people not liking what I wrote, I wouldn’t write. Different strokes for different folks. Been there, done that and have determined to keep that suitcase unpacked and stored. I am learning you just can’t please everybody all the time but I can touch those that want to be touched/reached. I dedicated my blog to the Lord and I write as what is laid on my heart to write or share about. I am real on my blog.
My blog was something that God gave to me and has used it in my life to reach others and share. I don't go all preachy or philosophical with my blog. Not every post is God related but I do honor Him with my blog. I just write with simplicity and from the heart. I have a comment section and respond to those that contact using the contact form on my blog.
I went through a very hard rough valley in my life two years ago, isolated myself from people and to be honest
almost called it quits with life and my relationship with God. Thank God for the prayers of those that knew what was going on and prayed. Thank God I hung on to His Word and the truths that were taught to me. I thank God for His grace. God is real. God is also a very personal God. My blog gave and is giving me a simple voice. It's not fancy, but it is me. It is my way of sharing what God has blessed my life with. I'm a very simple, low key, nothing fancy type of woman. I've walked a few hard valleys and have stood on some glorious mountaintops with the presence of the Lord standing close. My heavenly issue coat of armor has a few dings and dents in it, but I can say I know who Jesus is. I can say His Word stands. I'm not perfect, not even beautiful, but I am forgiven. Loved by God. I’m one of His treasures. What you see/read...it's me. Imperfections, flaws, frailties and insecurities (and I have a few). I don’t seek accolades of men. Heaven is my goal. As long as I am striving to be like Jesus…I’m good.
Understanding the rules of this site, I didn't post the blog address and won’t. Trying to be respectful so as to not do a no no.
Thanks AbbieJean!
You're welcome.
Will say this, pray about it and ask the Lord to lead you. Let Him guide you in that area. If after praying, you feel led to, then continue to pray asking the Lord to help you with content or what to write about. One of my favorite bible verses is found in Corinthians and it says "we comfort wherein we've been comforted." Alot of hurting people "out there." People needing answers. Seeking direction. I don't have all the answers. I cannot provide direction. I'm made mistakes, made some bad choices. BUT...
I can tell them about Jesus who is the burden bearer, the way maker, the peace speaker, the counselor and so much more. I'm nothing. He (Jesus Christ) is everything. Let Jesus handle it.
Write from the heart, being Christ-like, focused on Jesus and sow the seed...let the Lord bring in the harvest.
