Recognizing God In My Heart And My Future Blogging Goals - Sunday Morning Reflections
After much shopping and perusing through the local Officemax and Staples, my husband and I FINALLY found a beautiful desk and office chair in our price range!
I took a quick snapshot to show you guys my new work station. Now my husband and I can actually use the computer without beads and wire thread getting in the way of the keyboard and mouse! XD
I've been working on some new items and trying to figure out some new blogging ideas. I'm used to writing novels, long stories weaved together by complicated and flawed characters, so blogging is a relatively new foray for me, something I'm definitely new to.
My goal, of course, is to connect with my customers, but honestly, how do you do that sincerely without looking like you're just grabbing for their money? Don't you have to somehow dedicate a piece of yourself to your readers, give them an insight to who you are, a glimpse of the heart and passion that creates the items you present?
My husband and I have two completely different outlooks on this, and we've had many debates about this over the span of many years. He holds a more modern view, especially when it regards speaking to customers and discussing certain topics. One topic that is completely off subject for him is religion of any kind.
Is he right? Probably so, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how explosive and sensitive the subject of religion is. But in turn, am I forced to keep it silent? Am I not allowed to discuss a large piece of my life, my soul? Especially for my own blog?
These thoughts come at a very interesting time in my life. Although I've always been raised as a Christian, there have been times in my life where my faith has wavered and sometimes was completely absent.
Within the past six months, I felt an absence within me that nothing could fill. I have a great and supportive family, a wonderful husband, adorable pets, a regular job that pays the bills, and spare change to do with what I please. Then why still this void? I was working on my novel, going to college, trying to fulfill my dream and realistic expectations all at once. Why could I not feel Him?
I simply asked Him to show me that He was real, although I didn't deserve such a request. A few days later, my views, that were once very jaded and liberal, changed radically without cause from anything in my life. It was as if the shades were lifted from my eyes and I viewed the world in an entirely different way. I still have a difficult time explaining it; it's so hard to say without sounding cliche.
Regardless, I feel God in my heart, and that is so incredibly fulfilling. Ever since then, I've been listening to sermons non-stop, it's as if my mind can't absorb enough information. It's as if my soul was thirsty, and now it's being replenished with the knowledge it had longed for.
I realize that the world we live in now, especially in the United States, is very against the idea of including any religious affiliations within their businesses. I understand completely, and I don't plan to try to convert my fans or readers to my beliefs; I respect your own personal beliefs entirely, whatever they may be. My Facebook page, my online store and my packaging materials will remain the same as it has always been.
But my blog....this small piece of me....I cannot find the inspiration to write honestly and sincerely without mentioning revelations like this.
A few months ago, I would've been too frightened to submit such a post, or ever publicly admit my faith, especially in any reference to my business. But how can I continue to write about my personal experiences in such a sterile way? I can't, so I hope that in turn you will connect with me and reach out across the world wherever you are. <3
By admitting this, or even referencing faith, it's very likely that I may lose potential customers. I hope that this isn't the case, but as I mentioned before, I cannot continue to write in the bubble that society has constructed. For you all, I encourage you to do the same and do not fear the faith of your heart.
I took a quick snapshot to show you guys my new work station. Now my husband and I can actually use the computer without beads and wire thread getting in the way of the keyboard and mouse! XD
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| New work desk and chair! My office is very small, but it works! For the anime fans out there, see the Inuyasha wallpaper in the background? ;) |
I've been working on some new items and trying to figure out some new blogging ideas. I'm used to writing novels, long stories weaved together by complicated and flawed characters, so blogging is a relatively new foray for me, something I'm definitely new to.
My goal, of course, is to connect with my customers, but honestly, how do you do that sincerely without looking like you're just grabbing for their money? Don't you have to somehow dedicate a piece of yourself to your readers, give them an insight to who you are, a glimpse of the heart and passion that creates the items you present?
My husband and I have two completely different outlooks on this, and we've had many debates about this over the span of many years. He holds a more modern view, especially when it regards speaking to customers and discussing certain topics. One topic that is completely off subject for him is religion of any kind.
Is he right? Probably so, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how explosive and sensitive the subject of religion is. But in turn, am I forced to keep it silent? Am I not allowed to discuss a large piece of my life, my soul? Especially for my own blog?
These thoughts come at a very interesting time in my life. Although I've always been raised as a Christian, there have been times in my life where my faith has wavered and sometimes was completely absent.
Within the past six months, I felt an absence within me that nothing could fill. I have a great and supportive family, a wonderful husband, adorable pets, a regular job that pays the bills, and spare change to do with what I please. Then why still this void? I was working on my novel, going to college, trying to fulfill my dream and realistic expectations all at once. Why could I not feel Him?
I simply asked Him to show me that He was real, although I didn't deserve such a request. A few days later, my views, that were once very jaded and liberal, changed radically without cause from anything in my life. It was as if the shades were lifted from my eyes and I viewed the world in an entirely different way. I still have a difficult time explaining it; it's so hard to say without sounding cliche.
Regardless, I feel God in my heart, and that is so incredibly fulfilling. Ever since then, I've been listening to sermons non-stop, it's as if my mind can't absorb enough information. It's as if my soul was thirsty, and now it's being replenished with the knowledge it had longed for.
I realize that the world we live in now, especially in the United States, is very against the idea of including any religious affiliations within their businesses. I understand completely, and I don't plan to try to convert my fans or readers to my beliefs; I respect your own personal beliefs entirely, whatever they may be. My Facebook page, my online store and my packaging materials will remain the same as it has always been.
But my blog....this small piece of me....I cannot find the inspiration to write honestly and sincerely without mentioning revelations like this.
A few months ago, I would've been too frightened to submit such a post, or ever publicly admit my faith, especially in any reference to my business. But how can I continue to write about my personal experiences in such a sterile way? I can't, so I hope that in turn you will connect with me and reach out across the world wherever you are. <3
By admitting this, or even referencing faith, it's very likely that I may lose potential customers. I hope that this isn't the case, but as I mentioned before, I cannot continue to write in the bubble that society has constructed. For you all, I encourage you to do the same and do not fear the faith of your heart.
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love
the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You
cannot serve God and money."
- Matthew 6:24
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