So, I started a blog…

Glory to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

When I’m not writing, I feel as though I’m not thinking clearly. And when I’m not writing in my prayer journal, I can’t always express myself the way I want to. Journaling has always been apart of my life, and keeping a prayer journal has been such a blessing to me over the years. It’s allowed me to look back and see the ways God has changed my way of thinking, my way of living. I remember answered prayers that I’d unfortunately forgotten. I see perversions I once believed/lived and revel in the freedom that they’re no longer apart of me.

I have journals dating as far back as 2016 I believe. I wish I had even more. I decided to continue this hobby but in a new way. I’d love to share my thoughts and reflections with the world, in hopes to relate to and encourage others.

Today I created this blog. I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. All I know how to do is express myself through writing. Everything else is completely foreign to me. Creating the blog, having a website name, scheduling posts… I don’t even know what to write in the ‘About Me’ section of this website. I’ve never been good at talking about myself. I am good at reflecting on God, that much I can say.

I don’t know how aesthetic this blog will ever become, or how cohesive of a user experience you’ll have if you visit it, but I know that you’ll find authenticity here. And if you’re a Christian who loves the Lord Jesus Christ but you struggle to love Him through your actions daily, I hope you also find relatability and encouragement here.

I truly just want the things I do in my life to honor Him in the end. I want to spend my time meaningfully. I know that creating a blog isn’t going to change the world, but if it means more time spent in contemplative prayer and reflection, I know that it will be good for my soul. And if it can be fruitful to anyone else in any way as well, then I’ll be proud of it.

So welcome, and thank you for reading my first blog post. I hope I didn’t bore you to sleep and I hope you’ll return for new posts in the future. I plan to come here to write when I’m feeling encouraged by God’s promises, burdened by my anxieties, guilt ridden over my sin, and every step in between.

I pray that as you read these posts you are always reminded of God’s endless grace toward you, His mercy for you, and His perfect love for you. He sent His Son Jesus Christ to die for you, and no experience in this world will ever outweigh that Truth, so please never forget how truly precious you are to Him, and to me.

With love in Christ,

Mercy Elizabeth.