The Narrow Roads

So here is my very first blog! Not really sure what I am doing, but I am going to give it the old college try! God put on my heart three years ago that He wanted me to start a blog. He told me He wanted it raw, and truthful. He didn’t want me to sugar coat anything I write about. My first thought was, there are so many blogs and I don’t want to be just another blog. I knew God wanted me to write a blog to glorify Him, and one that spoke His truth. I am not a writer, and don’t claim to be one. My sweet sis is the writer who can write words so beautifully. I write random thoughts, hoping to make a little sense. I am going to have to rely wholly on the Holy Spirit to write for me.

I have went through my fair share of hills and valleys. I have been to the point that I didn’t want to go on. I have met so many hurting people over the years, and walked through hurts with my friends and family. There are people I have met for only a brief moment, who have felt moved to tell me their story. I have felt so helpless at times, wishing I could minister to hurting people. What better way to reach a world of pain than through a blog. I want to minister to my readers, and I hope to help people through my writings. Mainly, I want to help people grow closer to God, and encourage others to seek Him for healing from hurts that they have suffered in their own lives. I will tell you stories of the hurts that I have walked through. I will tell you testimonies of what God has done for me. Mostly I hope to tell of God’s goodness even in the not so good times.

I won’t give you parenting advice, because let’s face it, I am still trying to figure out this parent gig myself! I won’t give you marriage advice, because even though I have been married for 27 years, I know how my man works not anyone else’s. Marriage and parenting are tough, and I don’t believe there is one solution to every problem. I may share some struggles we have had in our marriage or challenges we have had in parenting. If I share these stories, it’s only to show how God came through for my family.

As I sit here trying to decide what to say next, all I can think is, “I wish I had something poetic to say like my sister.” I don’t come with bells and whistles, and you won’t get bells and whistles from this blog. I do hope you get an eye opening moment from time to time that helps you in your journey. Sometimes I do hope to make you laugh, because God has a great sense of humor! After all, laughter can help heal a broken heart. I used to do public speaking on eating disorders, and my attitude was that if I can help just one person, then I did my job. Even if that one person was me. That’s the mindset I have for my writing as well. If just one reader or myself grows just a little closer to God, then I have done my job. I ask you for a little patience, and a little grace in reading my blogs, because I am a complete novice.

I will close for now, and stay tuned for many more posts. Please walk this journey with me and feel free to share your heart with me. I can’t close my first blog until I have given you a scripture to pray over yourself. This is one of my favorites that I have to remind myself of when things are tough.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Be blessed!