A little over a year and a half ago, I didn't even know what a blog was. Not really. I was pretty skeptical at first, but I obviously got over that.
The question I have to ask is, "Why?"
Why do I and millions of other people do this? Why would anyone read my ramblings? Why do I read theirs? Why do I care about these people I don't even know, in the traditional sense (never met them, probably never will)?
I believe our society has become so very shallow in it's definition of relationships, even sometimes in the Body of Christ, that we haven't realized how famished we have been for Community. We were created by our God, Who dwells in Community, in His Image. No wonder we crave it: connection to a community of Believers where we have time to spend wrestling with this life and comparing notes.
There is such power in shared beliefs, common struggles, and companionship on a journey.
This cyber neighborhood has the potential to provide us with the ability to mentor and be mentored in a way that is so very easily available. It doesn't require a schedule or a place. It is available when I am available.
No wonder I am still "blogging!" (I still have trouble using that as an actual verb! :) )
I am very thankful for so many newly found sisters who are passionately pursuing Christ while being a wife, mother, chief-cook-and-bottle-washer, and whatever other hats we wear for the day.
Isn't it pretty amazing? I started blogging about a year and a half ago, too. And now I can't stop. I love it. I know, part of it is self-absorbtion. But part of it is a true love of writing. And even though I have recently turned off comments on my blog, I still value the community. In fact...it feels pretty lonely with the comments turned off!
ReplyDeleteDear Graceful,
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to me! I must say, I miss being able to comment on your wonderful posts!! I really respect your motivation, though, and have considered the same thing. I'm trying to see if I can "keep it in it's box." Otherwise, I will be following in your footsteps! :)