I started this blog to share all the things in life that I love and enjoy; from the clothes on my back and music in my ears, to the ideas and opinions that I want to voice. BLT, With the Works is helping me to become more in tuned and comfortable with all aspects of myself, one of which being my spiritual side. I would not have these "works" if it were not for God, making it that much more important to include Him on the blog. Yet, I found myself constantly asking the question, "Can I talk about God?" Can I, the girl who doesn't mind twerking every now and then, the girl who has been drunk and high before, the girl who can have a horrible potty mouth, the girl that gossips, the girl who is NO saint...talk about God?
I never thought of myself to be the type of person to blog about religion. My relationship with God was, sometimes still is, a private thing for me. Why? Honestly, because I don't want to look like a hypocrite. I don't always live the life of a "typical Christian", if there even is such a thing, so I have always been somewhat hesitant to share my life as one. Some people can make Christianity out to be a set of strict rules that are never to be broken, which can make other people (like me!) feel uncomfortable, even afraid of who they are and where they stand with Jesus. That is exactly what causes my very own hesitation. I don't want someone who doesn't know God or Jesus to see me and get the wrong idea because I am not representing who they are in the best way. I want to be a good, even great, representation of the wonderful works that He is. I continued to hold off on this section of the blog until I thought I was "ready", but the longer I avoided it, the more I realized I would never be as ready as I wanted to be. Growing into the "perfect Christian" (once again, I do not believe they exist!) does not happen over night. This is an everyday decision, process, growth, and sometimes struggle. I decided had to start right where I was, with what I had.
I don't have a life changing testimony; I have never caught the Holy Ghost; and I don't know many scriptures by heart; there are so many other blogs and forums that someone could visit to deepen their knowledge of God. (Or you stay here with me and be apart of my growth, join in too if you would like!) But the thought that someone is missing out on the amazing feeling of unconditional, incomparable love was enough to give me the strength to do this, despite all the odds and ends. Being a Christian is not at all easy, but it is worth it. This is one of the best relationships I have ever had and I know that no matter what I do, right or wrong, it will not cease! I may not be a perfect work of art, but I am a working progress with the Lord and that is just as beautiful. This section of my blog is not about me, it's about God within me! He is the bigger picture, so the focus is on Him and just how AWESOME He is!
I am not here to condemn or give off the misrepresentation that I am the perfect Christian. I am simply here to share what I know. And what I know is that I would be NOTHING without God. I know that things have happened in my life that can ONLY be described as the grace of God. And I know that even though I mess up daily in my walk with Christ, giving into my fleshly desires more than I want to admit, God still loves me (and you). I want to be open and honest about my trials and tribulations. It's hard though. No one likes to admit that they have messed up, struggled, or seen ugly days, but the truth is we ALL have! My hope is that with being transparent about my walk with God you will not see a girl who has made countless mistakes, but instead a God who has provided endless forgiveness, correction, and unconditional love!
Indulge in not being afraid of your
walk with the Lord and your voice when talking about Him!
walk with the Lord and your voice when talking about Him!
xo, BLT