My Rendition

This is the last thing I ever thought I would be doing. Seriously. I never even thought of starting a blog until earlier today. And no one may ever read any of this and that’s totally fine. This blog is just kind of for me, mostly. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t mind people “hearing” what I have to say on certain topics, but really I just needed a way to express what was on my heart. This became apparent to me this afternoon when I REALLY wanted to respond to an email I was copied on that irked me to no end (I will be posting something on that in a bit). I didn’t want to respond to everyone copied on that email because I didn’t want to offend anyone or step on any toes. So, I thought, you know, there just might be a way around that. I can still state my response, but in a way that doesn’t force my opinion on people (unlike another responder to that email). :o) I’m a Christian. Some people may not really know that because I have always been kind of reserved about it, not wanting to offend anyone. Well, God has been really working on me. I mean, I know he is telling me that I need to start speaking up and sharing his love with everyone he puts in front of me. That’s a really tall order - especially for someone who likes to remain in the background and stay quiet. I really don’t like being the center of attention and I never seem to have the right words to say when I am speaking. I have wanted to share God’s love with so many people over the years, but wimped out because I was afraid they might laugh or get angry with me. But, you know what? Who cares? I am so proud to be a Christian and I want everyone to know it. Now, I will be the first to say that I am so far from perfect and I am striving every day to be a better person. God is working on me constantly and there is sooooo much work to be done. But that’s so exciting to me because I know God has a plan for me:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

This is one of my favorite verses. I read it every day (it’s on my refrigerator!). But, I have a lot of others that I am sure I will share with you over time. All, I want to say is that this is just what God has laid on my heart to say. This is just Rebecca speaking her mind about the things she feels convicted to say. I am sure many people will disagree and that’s fine, they can say what they want on their blogs. :o) And, I welcome any comments because I am always interested in what people think. Just be nice, okay? :o) This is just my rendition of life as a Christian girl.