Yesterday in church, we had a guest speaker. An awesome woman from Australia who busted on us for our bad accents (they speak the Queen’s English!), told her incredible story, and urged us to live a bold life. Now, I’m no shrinking violet, in fact, I don’t think anyone would ever describe me as being shy, meek, or timid. However, when she said “the purpose of life is not to arrive at death safely,” I kind of paused for a moment. Have I been living a safe life???
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This blog is not a niche blog anymore. When I began it years ago, it was to keep in touch with friends and family who lived far away. Then I began to blog even more about home projects, learning to cook, and beginning my photography business. But for the last year, I’ve been all over the place…which is just fine with me. I still enjoy the blog and the freedom I have to write about funny things that happen, my birthday goals, etc. I share bits and pieces of my life…but I haven’t really shared too much about my faith. Sure I mention my church in my bio and occasionally I’ll write something “inspirational,” but I’ve been pretty timid about sharing the significance my Faith has in my life.
A few weeks back, at Blog Sugar, Meg punched me in the gut about my blog being a tool for the Lord. I realized I’ve been holding my blog back selfishly and not really allowing myself to share much about my walk with the Lord because I was afraid I’d offend some readers. I’ve seriously been thinking about this for weeks now, shamefully.
First of all, I don’t believe Christianity is offensive, wildly audacious (when done/loved right!) yes, but not offensive. I’ve never been a holier than thou condemner, but rather a lover. I have friends of all walks, faiths, orientations, etc, and while they know my beliefs, I don’t think they’d consider me a judger or condemner. So, it’s really been silly that I’ve held back here. Being safe hasn’t won me more followers, comments about my awesome life, or accolades for my rad {smirk} writing.
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1 John 4:4 says, “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” My timidity with this blog, and sometimes in life, has held me back from experiencing God’s fullness. It’s not about me, it’s about Him. When I feel like I don’t have the right words to express my beliefs or know how to approach a certain topic from a faith-based viewpoint, I just need to remember that greater is He!
I don’t want to live a safe life, but rather end my final days totally exhausted from living a bold life!
Amen sister. A bold life is a life well lived, you’re amazing! Oh, and I meant to tell you last week how GORG you looked all dolled up in that navy dress, loved the belt and the whole look!
xo
Kate
I agree! Be bold! Your faith is part of you which should be part of your blog. I’m not offended.
Cheers!
Way to go you!!!
Live bold, I love it, thanks for sharing!!
Love this and love watching you continue to grow in all aspects!
I completely agree, yet have lacked the boldness in my own life. Good luck!
It’s a good challenge for all of us. As I’m involved in preschool with my son, I’m coming in contact with a whole new group of people and God has been challenging me to be bold about my faith in my interactions with them. Interesting, will see what God wants to do there.
Oh my heavens. I love, love, love this. Amen!! Praise be! “First of all, I don’t believe Christianity is offensive, wildly audacious (when done/loved right!) yes, but not offensive.” Amen.
When did we become afraid to share our love for the Lord? Living boldly…a powerful and scary call. Congrats on being brave enough to heed the call. I look forward to reading what you have to say about your own walk.
I’m happy that you have embraced your spirituality on your blog, however I gotta be honest– I don’t share the same religious views as you so it is a bit of a deterrence.