I've often contemplated blogging, writing my thoughts for others to see. But, as I am sure with many others, fear often holds me back. "Will anyone care what I have to say", "Will anyone agree with what I say", "Will my grammar, be correct?" That last one was sarcasm, but I am sure that it won't be. Lol. These are all questions that have plagued my mind and kept me from doing it up to this point. You see, the truth of it is that what everyone else thinks........well doesn't really matter. As a follower of Christ, I have found that His opinion is all that matters. You know what though? The cool thing about that is that 100% of the time, if you seek his approval you will eventually get everyone else's. Our God is a good God, with good intentions, and when you live your life with those same good intentions.....where can you go wrong? I say you can't! So......it begins.
I have a close friend at work who is a blogger, and although I have never read her blog, I get to see the work that she puts into it. At lunch I often get up from my desk and catch a glimpse of the pictures that she posts on her blog. They are always pictures of her husband or her dog, the things in life that she absolutely adores, and they tell a story to her family and friends of the love that they have together. It's been inspirational, to see her put so much effort into something that means so much to her. It's actually gave me something to look forward to, something that I now seek in a future partner.
What? You may ask. Why would that be something that you would seek in a future partner? You want to marry a blogger? Well.......let me tell you. It comes down to a persons ability to express ones feelings, something that God loves for us to do. He asks that we live transparent lives, so that we as followers can shine his light on others. He knows that those words you speak, or the actions that you do, will either lead to your salvation, or someone else's. Your continued love and affection towards your spouse, just may impress that love and affection on someone else towards their spouse. The story you tell, may just remind someone that they are not alone. Your smile or "Thank you" may just remind someone on an otherwise horrible day, that there is a God, that there is something to live for. There are endless possibilities as to what your stories may do for someone else, or yourself.
God likes to perform miracles, and the cool thing about it is that he likes to use you and me to do it. Most of us walk around waiting for something to happen, unfortunately we don't do a whole lot to make it happen. OPEN YOUR MOUTH! Sometimes that's all it takes. If you are in need, let someone know. God has put that person in your life, on that day, at that time, so that they can fulfill your miracle for Him. Sometimes it's difficult to ask for help, but just remember, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. Wouldn't YOU want to help your brother?
Well I guess my immaturity as a blogger is probably starting to show......I think I got completely off track and have began to ramble. Anyways, back to my future partner. This week at Church we actually started a new series called, From This Day Forward. Pastor Craig Groeschel spoke about us seeking God as our #1, before we seek our #2. If we first seek God, we will discover who we are in Him, and that will prepare us for our future spouse. He also emphasized that we should first become the type of person that we want to marry. So.......here I am blogging, so that I may one day marry a blogger. Hahahaha, nope not that easy, but it does sound good in theory. The thing is, is that God will let me know who I am to marry. As long as I work at improving myself for his Glory, he will bless me with someone that is doing the same. Does that mean that she too will have a blog? .........I guess we'll see.
I hope to continue to track my walk, as a testimony and a reminder. A reminder to keep me focused and keep me accountable to the things that God has put on my heart. It is easy to get off track, and forget where you are going. I, as my friend does, will also use this as an avenue to share things about my family. To talk about OUR walk, and just to share the fun little things that come with being a parent.
I would like to thank my family, and my families at LifeChurch and Damascus, for helping me through the hard times, and for directing me to the path to Jesus. Without you as his miracle there is no telling where I would be. I would also like to thank my co-worker (you know who you are) and an old friend from school (who's blog I read tonight) for being the inspirations that led to me starting this adventure. Last but definitely not least I'd like to thank the Lord himself, for reaching out to me so that I could find him.
God bless you all,
Brian.
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