The Proverbial Brick Wall
by Petra
Penned Pebbles stops here…
… a few inches from actually hitting the wall. This blog has taught me much, but mostly it has taught me that blogging is different for everyone. I’ve read many blogging tips, from finding the perfect niche, template, plan, and focus to blogging regularly and on schedule. I wanted blogging to be a perfect God-centered, Christ-exalting part of my life without taking over my existence completely. But. It. Did.
I’m not saying that the entries here are lacking, and pray that they will continue to bless you and others as you grow in Him. There are many good posts and lessons here that have taught me to trust God more! But there is also much amiss, not in these pages but in between, where life and faith meet. Not using God’s time and resources wisely is not God-honoring or Christ-exalting, no matter how carefully I polish the deep gems of God’s truth.
Of course I was aware of this. The more I blogged about faith, the more apparent it became. So, I thought I’d start two blogs, one for faith and one for work. Silly me! Because of all the talk about focusing on a niche, I thought I had to separate my God-centered thoughts, prayers, devotions, and reflections from the rest of my daily doings. Silly me!
It was after I’ve started my ‘doing’ blog that I’ve realized just how lacking I was. Penned Pebbles seemed so polished, while the goals of This Good Steward grew more and more frustrating. I’ve soon realized that blogging is so much easier than juggling time, people, resources, and projects.
It has become most apparent to me, that in order to get things done, I have to stop blogging or talking or both. This realization has tempted me to just stop blogging altogether. But, like a crack addict, I keep coming back! Well, not back here (except for today) but there.
Writing is my pick-me-up when I’m stuck in life’s quicksand, and it’s my sedative when things get a little too crazy. Oftentimes I can’t wait to plant some revelation in the heart of bloggy land, while real life beckons me to tangibly believe — to step out of the virtual safety net of polished words to prove the things I yap about already.
So friends, faith is doing and believing. Mere blogging and believing just won’t do – not for me. Maybe I’m the oddball here, but since I cannot separate faith from work, or my blogging about faith from my living and moving in faith, I’ve decided to throw the perfect blogging niche and schedule out the proverbial window and blog sporadically as time permits, at one site only, about everything, at the risk of confusing everyone with my inability to compartmentalize.
Of course, you are more than welcome to follow me, but be forewarned; life will read a lot less polished and a lot more lived.
See you there!
Truth be known, I like it here. So, I’ll be back from time to time, not to write, but to look back upon the many words that have taught me, and the many friends who have met me here with much truth and kindness. Thank you!
Loved this: “Writing is my pick-me-up when I’m stuck in life’s quicksand, and it’s my sedative when things get a little too crazy”! Will miss you here, but will make sure I follow you there! Thanks for all the blessings you have provided through this site. God bless you, sis!
Thank you, Diana! I missed you. Grace and love!
I, for one, shall miss the Pebbles of your Pen. May God richly bless your Good Stewardship of your time, dear sister.
– Jailer
Thank you so much, Jailer! Pebbles will still fall, just not here. Blessings!
I like the merging idea. I have a very eclectic blog as you know, and I like it that way, even if it’s confusing to everyone else!
I’ll be seeing you at TGS;)
I really like your eclectic blog! Thanks for the encouragement!
Your words of wisdom transcend your dual-blogging. Though, I am not a blogger, this was just what I needed to read this very moment. What a blessing. I love you, Petra.
Thank you, Lynn! No more dual blogging, as of today. I’m sticking with TGS, my eclectic blog baby. I’m glad that this was a blessing to you and I love you right back!!
Good words for all of us to ponder.
I will leave your blog on my blog list for a while before switching over so everyone can get oriented.
Thanks for all your comments on my blog!
Hope your new blog is a perfect fit.
Thank you for your support, Eddie! I cherish your humor ; it does help take the grim out of pilgrim.
What a wonderful blog Petra….I have always enjoyed the things that you write. I shall visit you “there” and will miss Penned Pebbles…but I certainly understand. We cannot do everything. Although there are times when I think I can…then I get overwhelmed. You are wise to move on. Our Christian walk is one big adventure which moves us from one plateau to another. You are just moving along as God has directed you. I look forward to more wonderful things you have to share! Blessings my friend!!!
Thank you, Barbara! God’s sweetest blessings to you!
“to prove the things I yap about already”
Just another reason I’ve grown to love you Petra. Oh, the conflict we have over this blogging business.
Please just don’t delete it – you’ve put too much effort into it to toss it out and especially when it can continue to bless others who happen upon this refreshing little place.
See you over “there”.
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Diane! I won’t delete it any time soon. Grace and love, sweet friend!
Petra,
I’m so glad that you will leave Penned Pebbles up for us who love your writing. Thank you!
And now, I’m going to your other site.
– Steve
Hey Petra,
I’ve been posting a lot less lately myself, for some of the reasons (I think…) that you mention above….in that I need to be doing more and talking about doing, less… I love the way you write, and I’m glad that you are leaving Penned Pebbles up
So when I’m not doing the “doing more”, I’ll take a wander over here and revisit the past 
)
<3
Susan