A first post to a new blog is an intimidating thing to write. I feel like I have to explain myself. That I have to explain why I'm writing, what my goals are for this blog, and what I want people to get out of it. The problem? I don't really know. I love processing things... be it through journaling, talking it out, or intense thinking. Do I actually expect people to read the mess of my thoughts and come away enriched? I mean it would be great... but reality often falls short of our expectations... So I guess I'm writing just to write. Of course an audience for writing is always nice...
So yes, this is a new thing for me. A beginning. It's exciting to think that in a few months I will be able to look back at this first post and see how things have changed. It's exciting to know that God has planned things for me that have not yet even crossed my mind... It's scary, though. It's scary to let go and be ok with where He might take me... I guess that's the inspiration for the title of this blog. This whole semester God has been teaching me over and over about how I need to be still. To rest in His presence. To shut out the distractions. And know. Know what? That He's God. I'm not. He's in control. I'm not. To rest in the knowledge of who He is. But not just the head-knowledge... the heart knowledge. To really, truly experience who He is in everything that I am. To let His peace invade my life.
Yes you are a roomSis! An encouragement. An inspiration. And if you are willing, God will use to enrich others!
ReplyDeleteSo here's a metaphor...what if you were an actress in a play? No matter the size of your part, you would work hard toward God-honoring excellence. Still, when you got ready on opening night, peeking out from behind the curtain, you would have butterflies in your stomach. Not that you didn't trust The Director, but just typical nervousness of not being in control. As you peered out from the stage, you might spot me in the audience. Consider me one of your fans, sitting in the audience, here to marvel and applaud at The Creator and The Playwright's masterpiece. It's ok to wonder when you feel the butterflies, just remember The Author and The Finisher. It's ok to be still.