my two sweeties flying a kiteAs much as I love blogging and this little blogging community that we have, I often feel so conflicted by my desire to visit blog world and my real world obligations. It's not like I'm a daily blogger or anything, but each day, like an addiction, I feel I have to scroll through my blog list...which often leads to other blogs, that lead to other blogs and so on. I get lost in this virtual reality of friends and friends of friends. I get up from the computer feeling like I've wasted so much of my day. Not that I didn't enjoy it, I just feel convicted because of all the things that would have been a more productive use of my time. So last night, when we were talking about obedience at Bible Study, I felt so convicted by my lack of obedience. I really need to work on spending more time with God and in His word. I need to work on being a better wife and mother. I need to take a little break from the blog world. Don't get me wrong, I love the inspiration, support and friendship that this community provides, but I know it's HIS inspiration, support and friendship that I'm really desiring. I felt so convicted to obey what my heart was telling me God was calling me to do...take a blog break. With lent starting today, I'm excited about my decision to take the next 40 days to really focus on my decision to be obedient to what God wants me to do with my life. When I feel tempted to get on the blog, I'm going to reach for my Bible. I might take the extra time to make something special for my hubby or take Aubrey somewhere special. In the meantime, I'll miss you dear bloggy friends. Sundays are a reprieve day, so I may be dropping in to check on impending births, expanding baby bellies or take the time to post a little tid bit about my girl.
*This post seems so dramatic. It's only blogging. LOL ;)
8 comments:
I'll miss your blogs Barb, but I understand what you mean. Way to go on following your convictions and I think that the Lenten season will be productive for you personally. Miss you! love ,teri
I will miss you, but I'm so proud of you, being obedient to what you feel God is leading you to do. And I'm 100% sure you will feel so much more connected to our Lord when the lent season is over.
love you friend.
I'll miss you too, friend, but oh, I so understand!! Sometimes a break is just what is needed, and I admire you for following your convictions and taking this time to do some wonderful things with your life. I pray it is a huge blessing to you!
i've been such a blog slacker lately it would seem as though I already gave it up for lent, LOL.
seriously though, i understand! i too will miss you. guess we will just have to do starbucks instead...speaking of which, i need to email you.
Love it...no its not dramatic..I love how honest you are about the things that may seem small, like blogging, but in actuality have become something that while good and refreshing is also at times a barrier between you and the Lord, so I love the idea of instead of blogging going to the word...I will pray for your time...and its perfect bc I know its always hard to find the right time to dive into God's word and now you have a set time, "when you want to blog" and also I think the sunday posts should include what great things you have gleaned from your time with the lord...What an inspiration!
I will miss reading your blog...but you are an inspiration to me to start reading my bible more. My vice is probably TV more than blogging though. :)
Barbie...you should apply to blog for about.com there is a topic on babys first year. You´d be a great blogger for that.
http://beaguide.about.com/applynow.htm
You are an inspiration!! We'll miss you but I think your time away will be a blessing!
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