Welcome! :)
Hello and welcome to my blog! I don't really know what this is going to be or how everything works. Nevertheless, I invite you to share in the journey. I invite you to new conversations. Mostly though, I invite you to walk with me as I share bits and pieces of the life I live.
I've always had a passion for words and writing has been one of my greatest outlets. I cannot explain or capture the feeling of getting everything spinning in my mind down onto a piece of paper; it gives me the greatest sense of peace. Words slow me down. They slow me down because (unfortunately) my hand can never seem to write fast enough to keep up with my mind. At times this bothers me, because I have so much to say but even as I sit here typing this I am thankful for the way words have brought a more steady rhythm to my life. For they have caused me to take my time as I process, they have challenged me in the way I describe things and the perspective I claim. Most of all, words are a safe place for me. I've been writing in a journal since 7th grade and I have filled thousands of pages with my words. These pages are safe, because it's just me, being me, it's not for anyone else except me and God. It is within these pages that I feel free, where my heart finds release and where I encounter God most clearly.
I think this dream of sharing my words with other people has been building in my heart for a long time. And I'm beginning to let myself take my dreams seriously and to put form to them. I am so excited for whatever God leads me to share here, and my hope is that I will do it genuinely, with grace, and integrity. I feel like I have a lot to say. A lot to share. My prayer is that these things would encourage others that come across this page, and that all glory be given to God.
I am also feeling nervous and hesitant. I've only let a handful of people in my life read my words. I feel unqualified to write a blog. I'm certain that there are much more qualified people out there than me when it comes to writing or the topics I will share. But I'm also certain that I do not want to live my life in fear. I'm certain that God has given me a passion for words for a reason. So, here I am, chasing a dream, sprouted from a seed that God placed in my heart long ago. Thank you to everyone that encouraged me to pursue this. I can't wait to see where it goes!
I've always had a passion for words and writing has been one of my greatest outlets. I cannot explain or capture the feeling of getting everything spinning in my mind down onto a piece of paper; it gives me the greatest sense of peace. Words slow me down. They slow me down because (unfortunately) my hand can never seem to write fast enough to keep up with my mind. At times this bothers me, because I have so much to say but even as I sit here typing this I am thankful for the way words have brought a more steady rhythm to my life. For they have caused me to take my time as I process, they have challenged me in the way I describe things and the perspective I claim. Most of all, words are a safe place for me. I've been writing in a journal since 7th grade and I have filled thousands of pages with my words. These pages are safe, because it's just me, being me, it's not for anyone else except me and God. It is within these pages that I feel free, where my heart finds release and where I encounter God most clearly.
I think this dream of sharing my words with other people has been building in my heart for a long time. And I'm beginning to let myself take my dreams seriously and to put form to them. I am so excited for whatever God leads me to share here, and my hope is that I will do it genuinely, with grace, and integrity. I feel like I have a lot to say. A lot to share. My prayer is that these things would encourage others that come across this page, and that all glory be given to God.
I am also feeling nervous and hesitant. I've only let a handful of people in my life read my words. I feel unqualified to write a blog. I'm certain that there are much more qualified people out there than me when it comes to writing or the topics I will share. But I'm also certain that I do not want to live my life in fear. I'm certain that God has given me a passion for words for a reason. So, here I am, chasing a dream, sprouted from a seed that God placed in my heart long ago. Thank you to everyone that encouraged me to pursue this. I can't wait to see where it goes!
Christina Manjari this is so awesome! I am very excited for you to do this and I know that you have so much to share. You are a very gifted writer and many people will be blessed by the things that you will write. I look forward to seeing this develop. Love you so much!
ReplyDeletemy favorite blog already :) here's to following god's dreams in our lives!!
ReplyDeleteChristina - proud of you allowing yourself the freedom to walk in God’s path for you! Love you and can’t wait to see how you and others grow and are challenged!
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited for you! I feel like you're about to take us on an adventure. . . One more thing, no one is more QUALIFIED to write about and share the things that come from your heart than you are.
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