I've written a lot of nothing on this blog lately. In my blogger account, I have a whole lot of drafts. Lately I have been writing out of a lot of frustration about church, Christianity and other stuff. I'm trying to figure so much out right now in my OWN walk.
I saw this video of John Piper last week and it frustrated the heck out of me. It didn't frustrate me because I don't agree with him, I agree. And since I agree, I've had to really be careful about the things I put out in the blogging world. In this video, he explains how a lot of preachers these days make a big mistake by preaching their own thoughts instead of preaching God's thoughts. Ouch! Then there are some things in the video that stick out visually and make me wonder what the heck I am pursuing sometimes.
Obviously I am not a preacher and some would argue that a blog is really not that important. But, right now everything going on in my heart is not what needs to be shared. There are some "drafts" in my blogger that wouldn't be God's thoughts. They would be my own thoughts. Sure my writing may have scripture to back it up, but it won't be anointed unless it comes from Him. God can use anything, even my mistakes but I want to be so saturated in Him, that my worship leading, my speech, my writing, my parenting, my everything is anointed. That's when the Holy Spirit can do mighty work.
Until I know I can really post HIS thoughts, I can only share stories. While stories are good and pictures are great, I'd rather share the life change taking place in my life. But, it's got to be sanctified first.
(IF you want to view this video, push pause on the playlist so you can hear it.)
5 comments:
Such a great video clip. I want to be more intentional too...
I posted this last week on my blog too. I really liked it.
Glad you had a nice Mother's Day! :)
This post was AWESOME! Thank you SO much for posting this clip of Piper. Know that God used your obedience in posting this clip to confirm things in my heart concerning my life group.
I love you!
Kelly Ann
I do not think that you are posting a lot of nothing. Much of what you say confirms to your readers that they share the same trials and joys and struggles and triumphs as someone else. It encourages them and lifts them up to see the pictures and goofy posts right along side the spiritual ones. It makes you feel human and gives you a level playing field to speak from.
I do understand wanting to be more focused before you speak and really weigh God's will in the matter. I think that God is using you in a big way and that even on days when you blog out of anger or frustration, He is powerful enough to work in spite of your motives.
Your transparency has been an encouragement to me on numerous occasions when I felt like no one around me understands. I hope that you will continue to follow God's leading, but to be encouraged that you are there for a purpose. And He is using you in ways you may not even imagine.
Thank you Becca. I wish I could give you a big hug because your comment is exactly what I needed today. Thank you my friend! I am thinking about a lot right now concerning evertything you said!
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