navigating these blog waters.
My life has been changed by reading blogs. Blogs of insightful people, whom I admire. People who are living their lives, and sharing them in a way that has inspired me as they have opened my eyes to their world.
I am a person who ponders. It is my nature. It is my bend, my vibe. I have an inquisitive mind, one that likes to question the world around me. Then, I draw conclusions....those conclusions often change with age and time, and hopefully maturity. I see life as a spiritual journey, one in which I daily long to seek the heart of my heavenly Father, and be transformed by Him.
Blogging is a fairly vulnerable endeavor, if one opens up their life fully for the scrutiny of others to read. Family blogs are highly personal, and all families are unique.
The subjects in this blog, for my children, may often be controversial, but this is who I am. This is the mother they have and I want them to know me, to know my thoughts, to know my prayers, to know how much I loved them, how deeply committed I am to doing what I think is best for them, and that I am fully aware that they must endure my flaws and foibles but I will keep striving to learn and grow. I hope they learn to ask questions and think for themselves, so they can live by convicitons that are truly their own, and embrace this wonderful, magnificent life they have been given.
Above all, in the end, when it's all said and done, I will bow down before my King and ask "has my life been pleasing to you oh Lord God, my maker?" That's all that really matters. If people are pleased with me too, what a treat. Icing on the cake.
If not, I can live with that as long as I have been a good and faithful servant, humbling myself before Him with an open heart, to the very best of my ability.
Romans 14:10-12
But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written:
As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.
2 comments:
It is tricky to open yourself up to others, how you expose your raw self, deepest thoughts, and what usually would be private moments. I apologize for taking your private thoughts and twisting them in such a rude manner a few days ago.
For the record I want to say that Tisha and I have known each other a long time. There are plenty of things we agree on and plenty of things we disagree on but always respected one another's opinion. I apologize for the harsh tone of my comment a few days ago- it was a bit much and I did not mean it as an attack on Tisha's personal opinions (to which she's clearly entitled). Sometimes my mood can rule my words in an inappropriate fashion.
And, for the record, Tisha is one of my favorite people. Mostly for her convictions, her curiosity, and her undying endeavor for self-actualization each and every day in each facet of her life.
Although this blog business is indeed tricky, Tisha writes a truely thoughtful one (I wouldn't expect less) and the worlds of religion, mothering, and family are better because of it. -Katy
And ultimately, you are right, He is the only one we are accountable to. It is the smile on His face and the pride in His eyes that we long to see.
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