Although it's possible that you're asking that question, I'm mainly asking it myself. Why am I doing this? I've tried blogging in the past, often about interests such as sports or games. Occasionally I've even written some devotional thoughts, but nothing consistent and certainly not too transparent.
And that leads me to the reason why I'm giving this a shot. More than a shot, really... a commitment. First and foremost, I believe God has gifted me to understand His Word and then share it with others. That's the idea behind the verse on the banner. But beyond that, this is about me overcoming some fears.
For a while I've felt that God was calling me to write more - to cast seed farther and wider than before. But I've always been hesitant because of the fear of criticism or rejection. More than anything else, I think this is why I'm supposed to do this - in order to put myself out there and just let the chips fall where they may. Sure, I've taught many times, both publicly and privately. However, this is different. Here, on the Internet, is where negative things quickly rear their ugly heads: trolling, emotional outbursts and the "bravery" that can come from commenting anonymously.
So I'm stepping forward in obedience, attempting to submit to God's work to deliver me from fears that have plagued me for a very long time. In the process I hope to ultimately point you all toward Christ. To those of you that visit along the way, whether for good or ill, thanks for being a part of the journey.
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