Saturday, February 2, 2013

In The Midst Of The Storm

The blogging world has been quite a bit quiet for me the last few months (or should I say year?). I've loved writing since I was a little. Dreaming of being a princess, writing about a girl living in the woods and finding a journal that belonged to someone years before. Writing has always been a big part of me.. countless journal entries about what I'm truly going through. Many friends I met through blogging have become treasured friends through writing emails and letters. I've always loved the fact that you can just share.

My journal became a best friend this past fall. Yes, I've had many journals written going back to when I was 8, but it was only this past year that I learned to let go and just write. Sometimes I felt like I couldn't share all that was on my heart and I'd just store it all up inside me which then led to being overwhelmed. I had countless nights that I'd spend crying because I felt alone yet I always knew I wasn't. I went through a season of learning to trust God with all that I am. I believe that true faith isn't when everything is going right, it's when you are falling apart, afraid, hurt and crying that you find a sense of peace knowing that through Jesus, it'll be alright. He never gives anything more than we can handle.

I know I'm late with this, but I want this blog to change. I want it to be a weekly part of my life. A place that I can share what's going on in my heart and all that I'm learning. I hope in some way I can be an encouragement to just a single person. If that happens, this blog is all worth it. My goal in life is to share Christ's love with those I meet and be an encouragement in their lives. My heart's desire is to know God more each and every day.

I know I'm clearly not the best blogger, but hopefully even if I write once a month, it's meaningful and you're able to learn who I really am. I only ever want to be authentic. Sharing the good, but also the bad. I want to let people in, and be there for them. I don't want to look like life is perfect for me, because it isn't.  I wouldn't want it any other way though because I learn most when I am going through something. Trials are blessings in disguise. There's a song that I love called Blessings and I'd like to share it with you today.


I pray that even if you're going through something, know that you aren't alone. Jesus is always there and ready to hear from you.

From my heart,
Hannah

4 comments:

  1. Dear, this is so encouraging!!! I'm so blessed to know there are other girls out there who can perfectly relate. I'll be keeping you in my prayers, my dear sister in Christ. ;)

    xoxo,
    Grace

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  2. This was a great post and I can totally relate. I can't wait until you start blogging more - and I love listening to Laura Story!

    ~ Jess :)

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  3. Thank you for your honesty, Hannah! It is never too late to change. *smile* I can't wait to read some posts!

    Hugs,
    Emily.

    p.s. I love that song!

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  4. I love this. It was a real encouragement to me! My favorite part was: "I believe that true faith isn't when everything is going right, it's when you are falling apart, afraid, hurt and crying that you find a sense of peace knowing that through Jesus, it'll be alright. He never gives anything more than we can handle." It's so true, and I shared this excerpt with a few of my friends...they agreed that it is true, and they can bear testimony to it as well! :)
    Have a lovely day!

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