To be honest, there have been days I've thought about shutting this blog down. I've struggled with knowing what the focus should be here. It's always been simple thoughts, and plenty of love and laughter to go around. That's me. I don't see that ever changing.
But the questions still burn within me. Do I blog, do I not blog? Why do I blog? What do I blog? How often do I blog? Is it chronicle my thoughts, like a journal, or do I offer value and a theme? Do I continue with the memes I've enjoyed over the years or do I leave them behind? Do I get rid of the "Follower" buttons and just not "worry with it." Sometimes I feel those "things" are just collecting friends instead of cherishing them. Do I leave comments on or comments off?
And visiting favorite blogs? How do I balance that with life? I'm writing at other places, I have a radio show, Grace Café, and now a website for that. Oh, and there's a blog there I need to develop.
Did I mention Facebook? Oh my! It's SO easy to just post a link, a picture, a quick status update and go. Check through the "Feed" a couple of times and see how everyone is doing, like what they say, comment and go. I've grown to love Facebook for those very quick daily encounters.
And so my quandary. Do I keep Marsha's Musings going, or do I give it a LONG rest?
I think I could manage 2 or 3 days a week of quality content - brief bursts of something the Lord has shared with me. But why? Why would I do that? Is it for me? Is it for you, whoever it is that's out there reading this? Or is it for the right reason-out of obedience to God's call?
I'm wrestling with my thoughts. Pulling them off one petal at a time, trying to determine do I stay, do I go. When the thought (the Lord?) comes to me, "She loves Me. She loves Me not."
Yes, Lord. You know I love You.
"Then feed My peeps."
Peeps, Lord? You want me to raise chickens?
"Marsha, I'm trying to reach you where you're at with the lingo here, girlfriend. Just go with it. Feed. My. Peeps."
Okay, Lord, I'll feed Your peeps."
I hope you peeps like bugs and worms, 'cause I'm just gonna keep it REAL simple for a while.
I'll see you in the morning, when the rooster crows!
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6 comments:
Hi Marsha, I can really relate to the questions you have posed about blogging. I haven't been at near as long as you but it seems I'm slacking these days with so much "real" world stuff.
Marsha, forgive me for not commenting more often. I read your blog every time you post and appreciate you so much. I understand the pressure of coming up with fresh content. I have only been blogging a couple of years and never blogged every day. If I get three posts in a week, I am doing good. We bloggers want to know that we matter, that people are being touched through our art. But it matters to God. This peep is thankful you are sticking around. I will accept whatever food you dish out.
Marsha, I love the raw honesty you express--how can God not answer those sincere questions? Looking forward to how he answers in the days ahead!
Wanda & Barbie, thank you for always being here, even if I don't see you. I'm humbled by your readership and friendship.
Mick, thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world. Looking forward to being fine tuned in writers group.
Marsha,
I totally get what you are dealing with. With the exception of the past month, I generally post something about 3 times a week...and then only as the Lord prompts. I just don't have the time to post every day and I don't think people have time to read something every day. I am going for quality rather than quantity.
I totally understand , and I love you with all of my heart.
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