Saturday, July 12, 2008

Becoming Me's Blog Mission's Tour



     Why do I blog?  It is my place to share the treasures in my heart.  I have heard Papa God calling me to write for some time.  I have run from the calling due to discouragement and feelings of inadequacy.  Yet the desire is so deep to express all that He has revealed to me that I can no longer run.  My desire in blogging is to share the revelations of God to my heart.   I spent many years living a religious life that left me weary and worn down.  Papa has invited me into the joy of living in His sweet embrace, experiencing a love that is not earned but freely given.  As I grow in this intimacy with Him, I want to share the beauty of His deep, intimate heart of love.

    That is why I blog.  As you stop by my blog, may you see His heart calling out to YOU, to enter in, cease from your own efforts and find rest in His embrace.

   Jewelz


22 comments:

Mrs.Naz@BecomingMe said... Reply to comment

Thank you so much for participating. This was so sweet and poignant...just like everything you write.

Elizabeth Byler Younts said... Reply to comment

what a great purpose! :-)

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

Julie,

I am SO glad you aren't running any longer from your calling to write. The words you write bless my life abundantly!

Love,
Amy

P.S.
I LOVE the beautiful new butterfly picture!!

Misty said... Reply to comment

i'm so glad you are participating in the tour b/cs i don't know if i would have found you otherwise! thanks for sharing... i look forward to coming back!

Wendi@EveryDayMiracles said... Reply to comment

This is a great mission statement! I enjoyed my visit. Your family is so beautiful! :)
~Wendi

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

Glad to meet you. I am delighted to read any blog that is devoted to the Praise of Him...and you are more then willing to share all your praise and glory with Him!
I shall be back...

God bless-
Amanda

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

Beautiful! I'm so glad you are blogging and sharing this with everyone!

Sheila said... Reply to comment

Ah, yes! To cease from my own efforts and find rest in Him! I'll be sure to come back here. Thanks so much for sharing what you see and hear of our "Papa" :)

blessings
sheila

Sarah said... Reply to comment

I love the way you refer to God the Father as "Papa". It is nice meeting you.

Mari said... Reply to comment

Thanks for visiting. See you're just up the road a bit. I'm in Acworth and my husband works in Canton. Thank you for sharing the treasures in your heart.

bp said... Reply to comment

That is a wonderful purpose. I will come back to visit! This blog mission tour is fun!

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

Julie, what a heartfelt purpose! I'm so glad I found your blog through the Blog Mission Tour.

stacey said... Reply to comment

This was a really great mission's statement :)

You have a really beautiful family!
It is nice meeting you!

Shanda said... Reply to comment

"Living in His sweet embrace" That's what life is about for me too. It's good to get to know you. What a beautiful family you have!

Peggy said... Reply to comment

Julie...what treasures you have!
Excellent purpose! Papa's Love letter to you has many GREAT Chapters and books! I sensed HIS HEART in your Internet Cafe devotion! I just finished reading my a.m. emails and there you were!
Very meaningful..and some beautiful healing...but the Lord will complete the good work that
He began in you and your daughter
or anyone's children! Bless you for sharing and thank you for your heart...thank you for His embrace!

And thanks for the visit to my blog!

Tricia said... Reply to comment

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I am honored you came to visit!

I read a few of your posts and I can tell you truly have a heart for God, thanks for sharing! I will be back to read some more!

Blessings!

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

awww a beautiful reason!

mandy said... Reply to comment

this is an amazing mission for your blog.

and you have a beautiful family.

thanks for stopping by mine.

Miranda said... Reply to comment

Your family is beautiful and your words are deep and refreshing. I'll definitely be back. Thank you as well for posting on my blog.

Miranda

Tracy said... Reply to comment

Julie,
This is so beautiful. Even as a newer reader to your blog, your devotion to "Papa" is immediately evident. Your insights and reflections as you bask in His love are both a joy and challenge to read. (So very glad you stopped running and began writing!)

This line especially resonates with me... "Papa has invited me into the joy of living in His sweet embrace, experiencing a love that is not earned but freely given." Stepping out of rigidity and legalism, the newfound sweetness of Papa's freely given love is truly, as you say...sweet.

So glad God cross my path with yours. You're indeed a blessing.

Tracy = )

Cindy Swanson said... Reply to comment

Great comments, Julie! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on mine.

Anonymous said... Reply to comment

great job! it's always important to remember why we do what we do -- and to remind others of the faithfulness of God as He works His purpose in our lives. thanks be to God.

melinda