We’ve once again rounded the final column of the calendar and have found ourselves on Sunday. The beginning of the week. The day of the week to be devoted to worshiping God and rest. I pray that you may find these two elements in your day.

I’ve recently celebrated 18 months of blogging on Full Measure of Joy. It’s so hard to believe that it’s been that long, but like child development there has been some tremendous growth along the way. I’ve learned so much about blogging. I’ve learned a great deal about social media. I’ve made some fabulous internet “friends.”

But most of all, I’ve grown in my relationship with Jesus because of writing for His glory each day. It’s been a great journey and one that I don’t intend to end any time soon.

So today, I’m sharing the post I wrote when Full Measure of Joy was just three weeks old. I still stand by this. It’s still my purpose. It’s still my goal. To raise Jesus up for others to see Him. I’ll continue to let Him do the rest.

Three Weeks

Three weeks and nearly 500 page views later, this blog thing continues. But I have to ask myself, “Why? Why am I writing and posting daily?” For me, it is a sense of purpose. Maybe I don’t have a lot to say, but maybe, just maybe, someone who reads one of my posts will be blessed in some way.

But, what about you? Does it make any difference in your daily walk with Jesus? Do you take the time to ponder the thoughts and biblical principles that I write about? Are they just “good stories” to read? I’ve received a few responses from people, several “likes” on Facebook, and a comment or two on the blog itself, but is it really making a difference?

I guess I would have to look once again to the Bible for an answer to this question. I believe that we are to share the Gospel and make disciples throughout our lives and in our realm of influence.

So, this is where I might plant a seed and point the way to Jesus. I also know that probably most, if not all of my audience here are already believers. My desire is that someone might stumble upon this blog and see how Jesus cares for them. That His desire for them would be to become a follower. My prayer must be for those who are lost to be found.

And if only a seed is planted, then all the more reason to continue with this blog. Paul states in 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV), “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” That’s what it’s all about. Planting the seeds that will lead others to Jesus. God will do the rest.

Paul also encouraged Timothy to “devote himself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.” (1 Timothy 4:13 – NIV) That is exactly what this blog is about. God’s Word and teaching what it is saying to this world and to me! What a tool we as Christians have. There has never been a more public way of getting the message out there than the Internet.

So you may be silent. You may never post a comment here or on one of the other social medias, but know that I’ll be here daily. Writing and posting. Because if I cannot share what God has done in my life, who will? Let’s not leave it to the “stones to cry out” praise to God. Won’t you join me?

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

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