By reading blogs I’ve experienced new insights into Scripture, walked beside other families on their homeschool journeys, caught glimpses of the world through the eyes of missionaries in the field, grappled with controversial topics I might not have tackled otherwise, laughed at others’ humorously recounted mishaps (whew! – those things happen to other people too!) and have cried along with those who have lost loved ones. We’ve blogged from across the world to update beloved friends and family and, in very real way, take them along with us.
God has used words from the beginning. God spoke all that is into being. Words are so powerful that when something is extremely intense, we say that “there are no words” for it. Created in His image, we have words. We think them, say them, sign them, read them, listen to them, write them… and some of us blog them.
I have gained such wisdom and insight from blogs, even those that have been offensive to me. (It’s harder to fire back a comment, so I’m more accountable for my words. There’s beauty in that, for sure!) So many times I have closed my laptop to go on with my day, taking someone’s words with me, words I wouldn’t have received in an email, would’ve ignored in an IM, might’ve missed on a message board, and probably will never be published in a book, but words I needed. That’s the beauty of blogging!
The theme for this week's "Carnival of Beauty" is "The Beauty of Blogging" and is being sponsored by my sweet friend Mary at relevantblog. Come check out "Beautiful Blogging with Buddies" for links to some great blogs!
6 comments:
Beautifully said.
The only thing I'd add to that beautiful post is that if I'm up at 2am, I can read and comment and gain perspective. All while knowing God knew what I was going to read at that moment in time!
I have really enjoyed making acquaintences with people I otherwise would never have met. And the great thing about blogs is that you can get past the small talk quickly- not too many people blog about the weather or local traffic. They blog about good books they're reading (I've gotten some great recommendations just by reading blogs!), what they're doing in their homeschool, how their pastor explained a difficult passage of Scripture, the story of their brain tumor or recovering marriage... You get to see what they are truly passionate about.
"You clicked. You came." Love it!
I have been blogging since February, relatively new to blog-land, but have long since learned-that much of my joy comes from a simple click!
Happy Carnival.
Diane
Lovely post.
i found your blog via a WFMW comment you made on This-One's-For-the-Girls' blog. I loved what you said here about words. I've come to realize I have a passion for words and to be reminded that God used words from the beginning just delights my heart!
I do love blogging, too, and have been able to meet so many fun, encouraging, down-to-earth women. It makes the world feel not so huge or overwhelming.
thanks for being a part of it! by the way, I love the name of your blog as well. Each new day is truly an act and reminder of God's faithfulness to us.
God bless, janiners
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