Life. It’s a
journey. Each one filled with different
experiences, many of those shaping us into the person we are today. When I felt the Lord leading me to start a
blog, I began praying for direction on what exactly I should write about. His answer…Life’s Journey. I wish I could say I was more than willing to
obey when He put this on my heart, but to say I was reluctant would be an
understatement. I have felt him nudging
me to start blogging for two years! Yes,
two YEARS!
I have had excuse
after excuse as to why I couldn’t start yet.
I was a busy mom. I didn’t have
the time. No one would be interested in
what I have to say. I’m a private
person. What if someone didn’t like what
I said or worse, what if they told me they didn’t like it! What if strangers read my blog…would my
family be safe? The list of excuses
could go on and on! So you could imagine
the lump that I got in my throat two weeks ago when I heard God saying, “Now.
It’s time.”
Even as I sit here
writing my first official entry, my stomach is turning and my mind is racing
with all of the same questions and doubts that have filled my thoughts for two
years. But even in the midst of the
questions, I have peace. Have you ever
been there before? Peace in the midst of
the unknowns? I was reminded of the
scripture in Ecclesiastes 3:1. It says, “There
is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Even though I may not know what I’m going to
write about next week or who will be reading my posts, that doesn’t
matter. The only thing that does matter,
is that God said to do it and knowing that brings me peace.
Here’s what I do know.
I will use this blog to write about my life’s journey. I want to share with you what God is doing in
my life and how He is changing me. I
want to share with you stories about my life as a mom, a wife, and a follower
of Christ. I will be authentic…fairy tales
are fun, but our time is short. I don’t
want to waste your time giving you a false sense of my reality. So, shall we begin?
I would like to begin by sharing my story…sharing some of those
life experiences with you that have shaped me into the person that I am
today. Because these are such monumental
experiences in my life, I will be posting my story in several different posts
starting this week. My prayer and
greatest desire through this blogging adventure is that God will be magnified
in my life and that He will be praised.
I am thrilled to start this journey with all of you and I cannot wait to
hear back from you! Be blessed today and
remember, God is always faithful!
Much Love,
Mary
2 comments:
I am so excited to follow along, Mary. I have always looked up to you spiritually and you have been a blessing in my life. I know others will be blessed and challenged by your authentic faith. Love you sweet friend!
Thank you Sarah! The feelings are mutual. You are full of wisdom and I am blessed to have you as a friend.
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