Several years ago I tried out this whole blogging thing, it didn’t go very well. I mean I wrote some great posts, people liked them, they got shared. The problem is that I had no consistency, that is something that I’m trying to change this go round. I haven’t done a great job of that so far, but I’m really working on it. I believe that one of the problems with is was that it was solely a Christian blog.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that it failed because it was God related. I am saying I think it failed because I couldn’t consistently come up with posts that were relevant. I really wanted to share, and there were times and still are that I can come up with a wonderful message with the scripture to back it up. But I can’t do that all the time. In addition the pressure that comes with it is enormous. If you’ve never been in any sort of ministry then you might not get that statement. But for those of you who minister in any form or fashion, then I know you will totally understand where I am coming from.
Here is the thing ya’ll, I love God, but I also love a nice glass of moscato, an ice cold Bold Rock, and let’s be real, the ‘f’ bomb is a regular part of my vocabulary! Some of ya’ll might not mind that, but a lot of people do. How you can be a Christian if you drink? How can you minister and talk like that? Okay how about this one for you, how can you be a Christian and judge me or my sins, don’t you have your own?
The Bible can be used in many ways, it certainly can be used and is used and meant for good, there is NO doubt about that. But it can also be used for harm, and can certainly be twisted to meet whatever agenda it’s user has. Here is a key scripture to remember though: “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 KJV. The key here, Jesus! My relationship with Jesus is what matters most to me, NOT what anyone else thinks about me or about my actions.
Though I don’t frequently attend church anymore, though I don’t always make the time to read my Bible, though I don’t always write the perfect Christian blog, though I don’t always behave the way all of the great Christians out there think I should; I know this one truth, I am saved and I have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
I am learning that I’m probably not going to be able to minister as I’d like. I will probably never be invited to speak at a women’s conference, I will probably never be a youth leader on a regular basis, I will probably never be a part of any sort of leadership role in a ministry. I will however continue to blog, I will continue to use this forum to share my voice. There are times that my posts will be of a spiritual nature and I will share my love for God, times I will use curse words and times I might describe a time out with my husband and friends where I shared in a great drink or two. The one thing I can promise you is that I will always be real. I do not ever try to hide or sugar coat who I am. I am opinionated and not afraid to share there. I am proud and not ashamed of who I am. If you are okay with that then wonderful, we’ll have a great time together! Happy weekend!
~Carla~
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