Sunday, October 01, 2006

Why Blog?

I have noticed that I have been lacking in the blog area again. So I decided that I will not be to hard on myself and that I would just try to keep up with life as I try to keep up with this blog. I am convinced that no one reads this any way. Which reminds me why I decided to write this imparticular blog. A friend of mine told me that they decided not to blog anymore because someone read their blog and decided to confront them about the thoughts on the blog. Jeez, can I say blog one more time in that sentence. Any how it reminded me about why I blog in the first place. This being freedom of thought. See I feel by letting the world in on my thought process I can actually be of help to those who may be going through the same types of things that I am experiencing. To even ponder that someone shouldn't have certain opinions or thoughts seems like we would want to make everyone just like we are. Which I'm sorry but that is totally wrong (my opinion). My hope in writing this is to encourage those in one: that they continue to express themselves no matter what others think, and two: that those who criticize other people thoughts and feelings would take a look at themselves and ask "why do I have to point out others short comings so I can feel better about my walk and what I do" Our job as Christians and in accountability is not to go rummaging through someone's house looking for sin, but if we happen to see sin, to try to help the individual out of it through love, not criticism. There is a fine line between helping someone along through their walk and letting God do His work in them, than stepping in and deciding you know what's best for them in a situation. Especially if you know that the person is currently seeking God. Let God move and get out of the way. Your walk is your own and God will work because He is sovereign. So to this person, I hope you read this and that you would continue to blog, because I enjoy your thoughts. And really when it comes down to it. Who cares what others say, if you know in your heart that you are pursuing God. Because in the end those people won't be there with you. But they will be answering to God for their own actions.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eric,
I just want to let you know that I come to this site to hhear your thoughts and opinions. I truly appreciate you as a friend and brother in Christ. I almost never leave a comment. For once I feel moved to let you know how important this site is for me as I stuggle with the ins and outs of my own walk with Christ. Keep up the good work that you do, for all of us. I love you man!
jeff

Anonymous said...

interesting entry...

Anonymous said...

Eric, if you stop blogging I won't know anything about you!
I got this darn computer because of you anyway!
If you quit doing this, Mama will be really upset!
:)
I have been waiting for weeks for some inspiration from you!
And.. Amen on you recent blog!
Love you gobs and gobs!
MA

abc said...

Eric, I read your blog regularly, just don't always take the time to comment, as I'm usually reading at the office and you know how crazy that place gets! I am looking for the freedom to just blog my thoughts without editing them, like you do, but I'm not quite there yet. Your blog, like you music, is a window into your relationship with our King, and I usually find inspiring and thought provoking, and when you post pictures of the kids, funny and sweet. Keep it up, and I will do my part. I appreciate you, and miss seeing you here every day.