I had to go back to the why behind what I’m doing. If I don’t know why I’m doing something, if there isn’t heart and purpose behind it, when things get tough, it will be hard to stick with it.28 For which of you, wishing to build a farm building, does not first sit down and calculate the cost [to see] whether he has sufficient means to finish it?
The past few weeks, I’ve spent time mulling over all the reasons I started MoneySavingMom.com in the first place. It wasn’t so I could build a large platform or have a thriving Facebook Page (Facebook Pages didn’t even exist when I started!).
No, it was so I could help people find practical ways to save money and ultimately, experience the freedom and blessing that comes from living with intention.
Reminding myself of the why behind the what has really changed my perspective, renewed my enthusiasm, given me a burning drive to continue on—and maybe to resurrect some of the types of posts/series that I used to write when the blog was still in its early stages.
29 Otherwise, when he has laid the foundation and is unable to complete [the building], all who see it will begin to mock and jeer at him,
30 Saying, This man began to build and was not able (worth enough) to finish. (Luke 14:28-30 Amplified Bible)
Thank you for this Clarissa! I needed to be reminded of why I started blogging in the first place- I wanted to encourage people who were walking through difficult times. Sometimes that can get "lost" in my efforts to grow my blog or expand my reach! For Him! blessings
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Cindy! It's funny how sometimes our posts remind or encourage us in what we're gifted to do. Although I haven't fully considered my why, I know that yours is the reason I called myself starting a blog! Thank you for your words.
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Wonderful reminder to always stay focused. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hope. Your and @ChristianRep's tweets caused me to re-read this post. It reminded me of why I should be writing or creating blog posts. Even if I'm sharing someone else's thoughts, it still may help someone through their day. Blessings to you.
DeleteThis is great! we do sometimes have to go back to the basics and stop looking at the circumstances that are discouraging us and focus on the reason we started to begin with!
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So true, Marie! I've been there and done that. Plus, as for the past two-three months, I allowed life to become too busy. So much so that I dropped social media altogether. It's time for me to get back to it, and to sharing the great posts from those in the #BloggerCareGroup. I know I say this often, but thank you for what you do.
DeleteOne of the things that is often the hardest to move beyond is discouragement. We forget the reasons we started and discouragement often wins.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great reminder to stop, focus and get started again
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Thank you, @ChristianRep. You and @HopeNGriffin caused me to re-read this post because of your tweets. Your tweets and your comments to the post have encouraged me to get back to posting on this blog. May wisdom continue to keep and protect you (Proverbs 4:6-7)
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