I've really been struggling with some aspects of my blog lately, particularly on Mondays. I don't know how many of you reading this are regular readers of what I have called my Sunday Reflections posts, but I have been having so many doubts about them.
I fear I'm boring- that nothing of inspiration is coming forth when I myself do not feel inspired, but rather do this out of what I feel I've made an obligation.
I also fear I'm driving people away from not only my blog, but also my shop.
I was seriously thinking of giving up Sunday Reflections posts, on a regular basis at least, and then I heard a message about Mary anointing Jesus with perfume and the symbolism behind that really spoke to me.
Everyone thought she was crazy, even wrong for "wasting" such expensive perfume (hello, $30,000) on Jesus, but it was her way of giving her best to her Lord and showing where her heart belonged. I took that to mean something for me and this blog of mine. As small and insignificant as it sometimes seems, it really is a ginormous part of who I am.
It's His, and it needs to stay His.
I don't want to be legalistic, but I feel in my heart that what I was contemplating doing was in essence, taking my blog back from Him.
Blogging is hard. Some days can be filled with doubts.
Mary has been known throughout all of history for her offering to Jesus.
This is my offering.
Share with us: Do you ever have doubts about your blog?
You have a beautiful blog and I praise God that you're using to honor Him, and not people. I truly hope that you'll continue to share your God-given gifts with the ones around you, and that includes your blog followers. Sometimes I do feel pressured to blog often, but it really just depends on what you were initially called to do and your initial vision for even starting a blog. Have fun and don't forget... you are LOVED by your Creator!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, Helen! Actually though, I feel like my initial vision for starting a blog isn't my current one. I think our plans can change over time, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
DeleteMe? Have doubts about blogging? EVERYDAY!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to be a Christian blog without people automatically assuming you're legalistic, home-schooled & have no idea of life outside of the Christian bubble. Even many of my readers think I come from a Christian home. Not at all. I live with an unbeliever for a mother and have a struggling baby Christian Dad. My reflections about God are just snippets of all that He is doing in my everyday life. But it's hard, so hard. You go in knowing you are targeting a limited audience.
However, I refuse to let it be 'all' about me. That's boring.
I rather speak of things that affect eternity than focus solely on the temporal. Besides, your artwork has purpose because God gave you purpose and you're able to help others with a % of what you're making. That's so much more meaningful regardless.
Stay strong.
I don't have a blog, I just follow QUITE A FEW of them. I do love your blog~ I think you should make it whatever YOU want it to be. I heard htat same message of the expensive perfume on K-Love this morning on my way to teach, by the way, and isn't it such a gift how God uses messages like this to help us through something we've been thinking about or worrying about or stressing about. God is good. So is your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, God is funny like that, huh?
DeletePersonally I feel like my blog maybe shouldn't be just what *I* want it to be. Sometimes my natural human desires are not in line with what God wants. It's in deciphering what He wants that can sometimes be difficult.
Thanks for the encouragement! :)
Beautiful. Much Love.
ReplyDeleteAlways. I'm going through it right now actually myself. I fear too, that I'm way too boring and I never really have anything 'interesting' to say as I'm currently jobless and I'm busting my buttcheeks trying to find a new one so I'm 'out in the world' again. I'm a life blogger, and I want to document it, but at the same time I want to share it with the world... but I don't want to be driving people away.
ReplyDeleteUgh. So fustrating.
Remy / Cinnamon Bubbles
CONSTANTLY......I always am doubting ,my posts. overthinking everthing and wondering oh they will be bored with, they won't like this this....whatever and then I find that as soon as I speak from my heart......everythign is okay again. Be true to yourslef Natalie and verythign will fall into place. The photos of Stsphanie look amazingn by the way:) xoxoxoo H
ReplyDeleteALL THE TIME!!! I've struggled with the same thing re my encouraging words Wednesday posts. Just like you tell me, pray about it ;-) Obviously you already have and you've received your answer. I believe that your words - ALL of them -are a blessing. You're speaking words someone needs to hear....even if its just one person.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes and yes. I have always loved these posts! Please don't ever stop. I doubt about posting the things I do too, especially since my blog is tied to my business...but you're so right. It's our offering. Everything is His anyway! :) Love ya friend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful wonderful post! I am sitting here WITH GOOSEBUMPS, nodding in agreement! So good. I dont have a specific theme for blogging on my faith, but my blogging does include my faith. Ive stated many times on my blog that I wish to glorify God in all that I do, and that especially includes my blog. Which is really my only public platform at times.. what better way for me- a stay at home momma- to get out into the world and proclaim His good news?
ReplyDeleteSometimes I fear that others will be turned off by what I write... But then I just remember, God will use me for HIS will. I just pray, whatever comes from it is for Him. His glory, not mine. SO I dont let those doubts or fears ever stop me from blogging about my faith and God.
Good to hear you are keeping forward with is. And I love your thoughts on Mary, letting her story encourage you to keep it up. ♥
~Maria-Isabel