Give it a Try

Blogging is new to me.  I am not completely sold on it.  It feels both very public and quite lonely.  I am not particularly faithful in anything worthwhile, so it is another reason to resist the practice.  I mean who wants to put on display one of her biggest faults?

But today I was reading my personal blog.  I was reading posts I'd written about a year ago.  I'm a little ashamed of the misspellings!  I'm not sure anyone will ever read them, but I have to say it was kind of fun for me to review.  I was able to remember things I don't think I would have otherwise.  I could see how things have changed--and how they have not!  I surprised myself with my own boldness and passion.  And I was given a healthy couple of reminders about the need to pray and trust the Lord in all things.

I don't know if blogging is for everyone, but journaling or record keeping is an unexpected blessing for me.  It is wonderful to read of past blessings and trials.  It is a comfort to see the continuity of the Spirit's presence.  Things that were so important or imposing at that time now seem less so.  I hope to remember that next time I see a mountain looming on my path.

So, if you keep a diary, good for you!  If you have considered blogging, let me encourage you to give it a try!  Maybe you will bless someone else with some companionable laughs, empathetic tears or the peace that comes from knowing we aren't alone.