The Road of Good Intentions

This morning I realized that there is a distinct difference between "blogging" and "status updates".   Sure, we could argue about length, content, etc.  But I am speaking more specifically about what that says about the person doing the writing.

I am a status updater.  I am not a blogger.  To answer the question of what difference lies between them, I would reflect on one of two words... 1) journal   2) diary.

Call it what you will, but people who were more likely to write a diary or journal on a regular basis are more likely to be a "blogger".  They are generally wordy people, they enjoy writing and they also don't feel the pressure to write.  When I attempt to journal, it is ridiculous intimidating.  I feel as if I need to be profound, or fill the page, or write out everything in a story form.  In the case of blogging I know that I am also, in part, attempting to entertain.  I am purposely writing what others will read, and you want them to come back.  I am not a blogger.

I am however a great status updater.  I would rather post a quick quip, than a lengthy article.  If someone else is more profound than I am, why rewrite their words in a quote when I can just link you to the article, youtube video, or share their post? 

The great thing is that this is no surprise to me either.  I firmly believe those who journal, are also the type to read long novels vs. short stories.  I love a good short story.  I like it when you get to the point.  I believe that most lectures I have attended could be shortened to about 30 minutes if people got right to the point.  Even in Bible Studies, I'd rather a list of facts than 30 minutes of examples.  My immediate thoughts always fall to "I got it, lets move on... I need to fill in these blanks".

As you are reading this, I know that you are thinking... for someone who claims to be "short winded" this is getting pretty lengthy.  I know this, because that was my reaction too.  I am literally shocked at the number of words I have already typed out.  Perhaps that is because I am trying to explain myself and my thoughts to you.  A preemptive apology for the day you come to my blog and you see an entry like this.

"I was not feeling profound today.  The Lord didn't reveal anything to me.  Enjoy this photo of a cat with it's head stuck in a box".

I guarantee you, it is bound to happen at some point.

Or perhaps you will see something along the lines of...

"It has been 6 weeks since I have posted.  I fail at blogging.  Forgive me."

The road of good intentions, that is what I call this.  Perhaps as I blog, I will get better at it. I may not say something every day, but I promise... when I do have something to say, it will be worth reading.  I will get right to the point and the heart of the matter.

I am encouraged that God has something to say about these roads I travel... 

“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch over you’.” Psalm 32:8

Thank you God for caring about me so much.