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What is it with this new blog obsession. Not really an obsession, but it just seems like so many people have either decided that they were going to make one, or asked if anyone would actually read. And, while I am thrilled that others are thinking of entering this blogosphere, I begin to feel a little bit of jealousy creeping into my veins.
Why? Because I think about me, and how long I myself have had a blog. I see all of these "first posts" and begin to feel inadequate, like a failure, like my work isn't good enough.
I remember being that nerdy girl when I was younger because we really only needed an account to do discussions, but there I was writing out my thoughts as a sixth grader, using the Internet access I was allowed while I waited for my parents to finish their teacher's meetings.
And I've put in the work since then. It's been two years with this new blog, and yet it still seems like no one takes the time to read it. I know that I am telling myself lies, and wallowing in my own self-pity, but at times like this I have to constantly remind myself of my purpose.
I know that I didn't begin a blog like this to become a popular writer, or even a poetic one. I started this for me. It's almost a look into my personal thoughts, which are nowhere near glamourous.
I did a few articles last year about blogging for Drake's newspaper, The Times-Delphic, which you can here.
So, I guess I need to keep my own advice in mind. My blog is for me, and I'm letting those who happen upon it to share in the joy of my words.
I know that I am a prideful person, but I also know that God is working in me, and that someday something like this will be the least of my worries. At times like this I am yet again reminded that my worth comes from the Father who gave me the skills that I do possess in order to bring him glory.
Praise be to God who comforts and loves me even through my most prideful and jealous moments. Our God is good!
Striding for him,
Melanie
P.S. Sometimes I still want to be a professional blogger someday and get paid to go to seminars or stay at home posting a bunch of my own advice. :)
Why? Because I think about me, and how long I myself have had a blog. I see all of these "first posts" and begin to feel inadequate, like a failure, like my work isn't good enough.
I remember being that nerdy girl when I was younger because we really only needed an account to do discussions, but there I was writing out my thoughts as a sixth grader, using the Internet access I was allowed while I waited for my parents to finish their teacher's meetings.
And I've put in the work since then. It's been two years with this new blog, and yet it still seems like no one takes the time to read it. I know that I am telling myself lies, and wallowing in my own self-pity, but at times like this I have to constantly remind myself of my purpose.
I know that I didn't begin a blog like this to become a popular writer, or even a poetic one. I started this for me. It's almost a look into my personal thoughts, which are nowhere near glamourous.
I did a few articles last year about blogging for Drake's newspaper, The Times-Delphic, which you can here.
So, I guess I need to keep my own advice in mind. My blog is for me, and I'm letting those who happen upon it to share in the joy of my words.
I know that I am a prideful person, but I also know that God is working in me, and that someday something like this will be the least of my worries. At times like this I am yet again reminded that my worth comes from the Father who gave me the skills that I do possess in order to bring him glory.
Praise be to God who comforts and loves me even through my most prideful and jealous moments. Our God is good!
Striding for him,
Melanie
P.S. Sometimes I still want to be a professional blogger someday and get paid to go to seminars or stay at home posting a bunch of my own advice. :)
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