Just Another Blog?

The first roses of summer in bloom at Comfort Cottage.

"Sara, you should get you a blog.

"Why?" would always be my reply. I'm a pretty straight-forward person. I have learned through the years that it is often better to just go to God in prayer than to say what I think.

So why were some saying that I should let the WHOLE WORLD know what I think. Talk about trouble! :) I've read posts from beautiful blogging sisters who were hurt by cruel critism. The idea of this does not thrill me. I have lots of things to say and talk about; but is any of it truly worthwhile, eternal ? There are, after all, so many blogs out there. Do I have the time to blog? I am working really hard to get (and keep) my act together at home ( whatever that means) that blogging seemed it might be an unnecessary intrusion. Time spent that should be used on more important things.

I began praying about this a long time ago. Time, years really, have past. I kept expecting God to put a stop to the idea. But, I kept being led in this direction. One of the brothers at our fellowship preached for us one sunday. He mentioned the great priviledge that blogging has afforded believers to comfort one another. Something clicked. God has also allowed me some opportunities to encourage (comfort) in my own sphere of influence. Another click. Then, I thought, "Well, I'll just make a list of blog names. There's no great commitment in that and it might be fun." So a long list developed. After such an effort, I thought I might as well check blogger to see if any of these names were taken. All of the names I originally chose were used. My next thought was, "How comforting to know God is leading me. Help me Lord." Wow! That's it! How about 'Comfort Cottage'! No competion for that name in sight. I didn't even have to spell it funny.

I like blogs that seem to have a general theme. Immediately, God began to bring to mind verses and phrases that have to do with comfort. There are many. How I love the comfort that God brings me on a minute-by-minute basis. I began to see I could maybe have something to offer. I hope to share my life in little bits. My hope is that God can be seen by anyone reading this blog when I share what He is doing in the little and big things in my life.

It is a comfort to know I am in His will. Thank you Lord.