A Work In Progress...the Blog or Me?

The other night it took me FOR-EV-ER to fall asleep because I had a bazillion thoughts running through my mind - mainly of blog titles and things that may (or may not) be fun to write about - this stupid thing has already started consuming my life. I thought of the above title, minus "the Blog or Me?" portion, and was going to quasi apologize for my blog because I'll most likely be revamping my profile, the background, the fonts, etc for awhile. As one thought led to another, I asked myself, "is the blog the only thing that's a work in progress?" Deep, right?? I began considering the fact that I am - and will always be - a work in progress.

On behalf of the blog, yes, it is for sure a work in progress. After all, I JUST started it and because I am the way I am, I will change and alter my blog until I get it "just right" - at least in my opinion. I mean, this blog is merely one representation of who I am and I have to make sure it represents me accurately. I must say, though, I am excited to post updates, stories, thoughts, etc. There are A LOT of ideas stored in my brain right now, but I have to pace myself and not overdo this whole blogging thing. So please, be patient with me as I figure out (not sure that's the best word to use) the blogging scene - the blog itself and the things I post.

As for me being a work in progress, I think Brandon Heath says it well, "God's not finished with me yet." Now, I'm not saying I'm an absolute mess, but there is certainily a lot of work that still needs to be done in/with me. God's work in me is a project that will be ongoing until my last breath or Jesus Christ comes again - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. - Phil 1:6. I don't know about you, but this EXCITES me! To think that God is continuously working in me to become MORE and MORE like Him, how GREAT! Looking back over my life, I've seen where God has changed me and directed me towards the path He wants me to go. The biggest change was how my group of friends was completely altered my junior year of high school (Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."-1 Cor. 15:33). And you want to know the craziest part, I did not regret for one day leaving my old friends because I absolutely loved my new group friends. Another way God worked in me was when K & I moved from IL to WA and then from WA to VA - both times away from my family (and friends). I know this was God's way of telling me "E, you and your husband need to learn to fully rely on me and each other." Those 2 moves have tested my faith and reliance on Him - trusting they were the "right" move.

Recently, I've been digging into God's Word more - which has been wonderful. In a "pocket" Bible my mom gave me not long ago, there's a 40-day reading plan that takes you through the Bible to get the jist of it. I am glad I decided to take this 40-day journey because it's allowing me to get an overview of the Bible, so I am more confident about what's in it. Growing up and even up until recently, I knew the typical stories and ideas, but there's SO MUCH more to the Bible than that. I have learned A TON over the last 11 days, I've also made connections that had never been made before between people, situations and other stories. I have such a thirst right now for God and His Word...I LOVE IT! K's been going through it with me and has loved all the thought provoking questions I've had along with the connections I've made. I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for God - this is a desire He's placed in my heart. God is all around me working and I couldn't be more excited. I want to be more like Him and the only way that's possible is for me to allow Him to continue His work.

I AM A WORK IN PROGRESS...