1. This is kind of a new venture for me. Talking about my faith, my thoughts, etc. I'm not planning on anyone reading this, but didn't prevent it either. Most of what I write will probably be musings, uncertainties, thoughts I really don't have clear or figured out, and things that I question as I read through the Bible this year.
2. I was raised a preacher's kid, and for the most part, truly enjoyed it. I do think that my faith has struggled a bit to become my own, as it was something I was raised into. I am constantly desiring for a deeper relationship with God, but to be honest, haven't put the effort into the relationship myself that I've needed to. I want that to change, I want it to be real in my life, and I want to act out of and live out of a life that's responding to Him always.
3. In order to make this a priority, I've decided to work through one of the One Year Bible's. Not because I want to get through the Bible in a year, because I don't feel like I have a time limit, but because I know myself and know I need structure. For everything. I can't play an instrument unless I have music to read. I can't cook a meal unless I have a recipe. I can't work out unless I have a plan or a distance to run. So I'm assuming that's where my struggle with the Bible has been. I never know where to start. So now I'm gonna start, and let whoever organized this particular One Year Bible tell me what to read. Update. After 12 days, I quit reading. I put too much pressure on myself. Posts following January 12th will probably be different. :)
4. I am not perfect. I have made many mistakes in life. I have lots of things that I regret and lots of things that I continue to carry scars from. I'm sure there will be recurring themes in my posts. Themes about grace, forgiveness, His loving compassion, redemption and second chances. Freedom is what I seek. He's freed me from my chains and forgiven me for my sins. Now I want to live in that forgiveness.
5. The title of my blog came from a Sara Groves song. If I'm ever needing a lift in my journey, I plug in Sara Groves and let her sing me through some of the harder times. She speaks such truth in her lyrics. I'll probably refer to more of her songs throughout the year. The song the title of my blog came from is called "Help Me Be New" The song goes like this : ( I highlighted the parts the I feel like really stand out to me)
God is doing a work in me
He's walking through my rooms and halls
Checking every corner
Tearing down the unsafe walls
And letting in the light
I am working hard
To clean my house and set it straight
To not let pride get in the way
To catch an eternal vision of
What I am to become
Will you help me be new
Will you hold me to the promises
That I have made
Will you let me be new
Forgive my old self and my old mistakes
It seems easier
Living out my life in Christ
For those who do not know me
To hide the thorns stuck in my side
And all my secret faults
But you know me well
And it's you I want the most to see
And recognize the changes
A word from you empowers me
To press on for my goal
When I feel condemned to live my old life
Remind me I've been given a new life in Christ
6. This blog is for me.
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