I've wanted to start a blog for quite some time now. Me and everyone else. I suppose if I had a "Bucket List", blogging would be on it. Not that I feel I have a whole lot to say...but who knows, maybe I do and I just don't know it yet! One thing you may or may not know about me is that I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Don't judge...it's right there in the Bible next to the "cleanliness/godliness"! Anyways, this blogging thing is actually going to be tough for me. Mostly due to the fact that I take FOREVER to actually publish a blog. I read and re-read till I'm blue in the face and have completely re-written my original blog and it's become something entirely different! It drives me nuts that I do this, but I'm determined to just be myself here. Because I trust you're doing the same.
The title of my blog is a phrase from one of my favorite scriptures. It's one of those phrases that sorta haunts me-in a good way. When I was in Middle School and into High School, I was a part of my church's Bible Quiz team. Where we would memorize scriptures and then go to a church and be, well, quizzed on what we had memorized. Looking back in retrospect, I'm not sure how I feel about it, but none the less, one of the only books that I actually remember is James chapter 1. Each verse is a precious jewel (as are all scriptures, I know) but these just really spoke to me! At one point in High School I was challenged to find a "life verse" and chose James 1: 2 & 3...
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
James presents a serious challenge to believers here! Really Lord? Pure joy amidst my trials? Well, ok then. I'll do my very best because Your promise to me is that I will come out of the trial having gained perseverance. And actually, verse 4 continues with, "And perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be MATURE & COMPLETE, not lacking anything." Lord, I want that! So from these "life verses", came the title of my blog, "Considering it Pure Joy". I want my life to reflect that I am doing my very best to be joyful in all circumstances--both wonderful and difficult!
All because of Jesus,
Emily
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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I'm so excited you have your own blog. I was the same way when I started my blog like 10 months ago. I am also a perfectionist and changed things around and reread it a dozen times. I love your life verses. It is sooooo hard to be joyful when you are going through trials. When I get to that place, I always think... "I still have my kids and husband and also think about heaven and being with Jesus for eternity which always puts things into perspective real fast. I pray you reach many and encourage many in the Lord through your blog!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I can totally relate. I spend hours editing mine after I write them. Maybe I should just share my heart and not worry about the finishing touches.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to accept the trials with the triumphs, but they all make us who we are in Christ.
emily i have a blog but DONT blog :) so there :) I want a life verse...hmmm..... xoxox katie
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world of blogging! I can't wait to read what it is you have to say...you are full of wisdom beyond your years.
ReplyDeleteThis first post is just pefect! Thanks for sharing your life with the rest of us.
Love you sis,
Anne
Emily! I love it - I love you! I'm looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Rose