Words of My Heart

Today is a bit of a hallmark for me. This is my 100^th post on this blog. (Or its my 101st, depending on which count is accurate.) I’ve been doing this for just short of a year.  Accordingly, it seems like its time to re-evaluate. Should I keep writing? Do I have anything left to say? Is God still using me in this endeavor? I know HE has lots to say.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8

God is watching us, and giving us instruction tailored just for us. He gives us direction and teaches us with his eye firmly upon us. So whether I have much to say or not, God does, and I would be wise to listen.

A man has joy in an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23

Most of the time I write in this blog the things God is dealing with in my own life. He uses it to help me flesh out what he is telling me, to clarify what he is teaching me. Occasionally I sidestep the issues I am dealing with. I don’t want you to know how shallow or unfaithful or disobedient I am.

And I say to you, that every careless word that men shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.

Matthew 12:36-37

I can promise you, though, that I never write casually, or flippantly. I try to inject a little humor, but I know that our growth in Christ, yours and mine, is important both to you and to God. I take that seriously. The words of life are too important to take lightly.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

This is my prayer. Let the words of my pen, my computer, my heart be pleasing to God. Let me speak only words of life. Let me be an encouragement, someone who spurs others on to love and good works. Let my heart touch yours, so that our hearts can touch His.

I do feel that we are on this adventure together. If you enjoy reading this, would you let me know what you like, what you’d like to see more of, or what topics you’d like to see addressed. One reader told me that the font was too small, making it hard to read, so recently you may have noticed that its bigger. Is it big enough? If you hate what I write and think I should just quit, I want to know that too. Well, I sort of want to know that. Be kind, please. Thank you to those of you who point out typos and errors so that I can correct them. Its hard to proof read your own writing!

Thank you for joining me in what started as a school assignment and ended up being a labor of love.