YOU, are UNITE!

When I started this journey into the bloghop world, I didn’t know what to expect. I have never been one into hosting much.  Yet, God has been pealing me from myself.

And when I started UNITE. it was because my heart ached.  Seeing people….even Christians, at times….so divided.  

I saw the secular world UNITING, in a way that I once understood.  Yet, I struggled to get why believers often stood…..

One foot on their doctrine.  Another pointing fingers.  One isolated.  Another declaring wildly their freedom.  And so on and so on…..

What divides us, really, I thought.

And to be honest, when starting UNITE, it was because I felt that deep chill that comes over you, convictingly saying, “Will you obey me….or not?”

And I felt I had no choice. I felt it was either purposeful rebellion in my spirit…..or obedience.  There was no middle ground.

Still, to be honest, it took weeks….O.k. maybe more like months, to actually be brave enough to step on the ledge of this blogging world….and jump.

See I am good at creating my own world.  Living in my own castles. Surrounding myself with Christians, or people that aren’t abrasive, or at least are in agreement with what I think…and how I pursue the world.

Yet, Christianity isn’t always easy.  Sometimes it’s just messy.  And to really live like Jesus, means we can’t be afraid of a little dirt.  

So, I stepped out and agreed that I needed to branch out.  Choosing obedience over fear. Wanting a group where  UNITY was the theme inspiring others, UNITING people that otherwise, might not engage with each other.

And in my shock, not only did you UNITE here. But, you are the one that most blessed me.

I am learning from you….

• About humility.
• About what a mother and wife are really supposed to be.
• About the history and those that paved the way for our freedom.
• About theology.  And differences/similarities in everyone’s viewpoints.
• About creativity.
• About youthfulness.  And wisdom.  And every age in between.
• About grace and mercy.
• About laughter and what it means to live life in light of what Jesus paid for.

Yes, you are teaching me….How to run more fervently.  Seek God more earnestly.  Be vulnerable in a way that I never dreamed could be possible…

And for that….I THANK YOU!!!

So everyone reading, I dedicate this Link-up to you!  I dedicate it to believers/nonbelivers, people from all walks, ranges, and histories.

And I thank you for opening the window to your world….Letting us get a glimpse of you!

We are stronger together at UNITE.  Yes, I am stronger now that you are here at UNITE….

Again, from the bottom of my heart, I say THANK YOU!

(Linking with Jen @ Finding Heaven, Titus2)