Why Blog?

That's what I've been asking myself all weekend. Why in the world did you start a blog? Who in the world would want to read it? (insert negative tone) But I've been trying to change my way of thinking, and after many failed attempts on my own, I'm allowing the Holy Spirit to work in my life, and instead of asking why, I'm beginning to ask "why not?" You see, God's been challenging me in so many ways lately, and one huge way is how I think about myself. Our pastor reminded us last week that we are God's masterpiece, created by Him for good works in Christ Jesus. I've heard this many times before, but this time was different; this time instead of hearing it from a person, I was hearing it from God. And not only that, He very plainly said "How can you possibly tell others about my love and how special they are to me if you don't really believe it yourself?" I've never had a very high opinion of myself, but God wants me to know that He loves me and I am His masterpiece. Do you know how hard it is to look in the mirror and say "I am a masterpiece"; it's extremely hard, (especially first thing in the morning). I know me. I know what I've done. But guess what...so does He, and He still loves me. Amazing grace! Incredible mercy! Unconditional love!  So, back to my question: why blog? Well, I have some favorite blogs that I love to read and have helped me in so many ways. So I just decided that I want my family to be able to look back and know how God was working in my life; and even now, if He takes me to a distant land (more on this later), I want them to have a way of knowing what He is doing. And if anyone else stumbles here in the process, I pray that they too would see past me and into the eyes of a loving God, who is not far off in the distance looking down upon us, but Who is right here with us and deeply cares and wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives. I am His masterpiece! And so are you!