I’m a blogger, writer, and speaker. My words are on pages, blogs, and carried in the air. And I wonder if they matter. I wonder if the days I hold my heart out to the wind, if it will be ripped to shreds. I wonder if my love for God will make a difference for someone else—for the lost sheep who are wandering cold and alone, or for those who are in God’s fold, yet feel so isolated.
Can we love them through a God who loves endlessly? Can what we offer be used? Can our little flames be seen through God’s lens to shine on someone else?
Can who we are, be what is needed? Did a creator God, create us for fellowship with Him and fellowship for others?
Yes!
Who you are, and what you do, makes a difference!
“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]” (Ephesians 2:10 Amplified Bible).
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 Amplified Bible).
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:1-6 English Standard Version).
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Lisa,
This is a beautiful post to remind each of us of the reason we do everything we do. Like you I write, speak, and blog. I also teach at the local elementary school as a teacher’s assistant. Regardless of what God has called us to do, we do it for HIM.
Thank you for this beautiful reminder. You made me think of the verse that tells us to work as for the Lord, not man.
May you have a blessed day Lisa!
Lisa M Buske
http://lisabuske.weebly.com
Thank you so much, Lisa. Isn’t it amazing how God calls each of us in different aspects to touch lives. I love God’s amazing creativity with His children. And I love that He blesses us by allowing us to be used to touch the world.
Blessings to you too!!
I sometimes feel the same way, but figure what I write, if God desires to use it, will get to those that need to hear it. Being obedient will have its blessings…..
Renee, you have continued to be faithful to spread God’s truth and love even when you don’t feel good. Thank you for being faithful.
God’s blessings to you, sweet lady!
Hi Lisa, good or bad, every word we say matters. It is such a blessing for those of us out here, who hear or read your words, simply because your words draw our attention to Christ and His great love for us. Your words most definitely do count my friend. and you use words so well. A gift indeed.
God bless
Tracy
Thank you so much, sweet Tracy! I’m so grateful to be God’s and I long for others to come to His amazing love. Oh Tracy, we are sooooo blessed to be His!
Thank you for being such a sweet sister-in-Christ. I love how the Internet has given us a chance to connect. You are a blessing!!
God bless you, sweet (((((((Tracy))))))))!
I agree, it does sometimes feel like I might as well just keep a journal. But I have to remember that the numbers don’t matter. How many “likes” would make me feel like my words are making a difference? Is one not enough? Also, I’ve had a few friends tell me that they read everything I write, yet they’ve never “liked” one post or left a comment. That tells me that even if those numbers mattered, they aren’t telling the whole story.
Thanks for the encouragement!
Beth, I read several blogs and never comment. I’m so grateful we are called to obey, not to create followers for ourselves but to point to God. When we rest in the knowledge we are working for Him, it sure does lighten our load.
Sending writing blessings!
I think all writers wonder if what we write or say is reaching others and has an impact. Writing is a lonely profession and when we don’t get any feedback from our readers, we wonder if we are in God’s Will, if we are doing enough, if we are making a difference, or if we should just stop trying.
Writing can be a lonely business, but if it’s what God has called us to do, we must write! Thank you for being such a faithful and diligent daughter to our Heavenly Father!