Alright, this is short and sweet, but serves a huge purpose. I NEED FEEDBACK. As I read through my blog postings as of late, and analyze myself at the same time, I get the feeling that the focus of all this writing has turned more towards puffing myself up, than glorifying the Lord. So, this is where you (the one or two faithful readers out there) come into play. I need honest (and they can even be anonymous) comments about how this blog reads. If, in reading this you feel as though I talk about myself too much, and that it sounds as though all I do is glorify myself THEN SAY THAT! Honestly, there will be no hurt feelings. I have been feeling very convicted about pride as of late, and so a little humility will do me some major good. I just sit and write sometimes, and don't take too much time to analyze the way it may sound to others who read it, especially those who don't know me as well as my family. This is a request that I am very serious about, and your honest opinion will determine the future of this blog......Thanks to everyone
-Joshua
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Josh,
When I read your blogs they come across to me as being an honest representation of what is going on with you. I have enjoyed reading them and find several of them to be entertaining, as well as thought provoking and encouraging such as "This is the Good Life". My impression in reading them was not that you were trying to puff yourself up, however if you know that pride is an issue you struggle with, then all you can do is check your own motivations before you write, because only you and the Lord really know what your motivations are. So that is my feedback for whatever it is worth.
i wish i had something profound and helpful to say...though i have not known you for long, and have had limited interaction with you, you seem to be on the right path. and reading what the previous comment said, i'd have to agree. we can only judge on what we read and see...only you and God know your motivations.
I am not a faithful reader per se since I don't read your daily postings.
I agree that if you feel like pride is something you’re being convicted about, then that is in between you and the Lord. It shouldn’t matter what anyone else thinks. Its not anyones place to judge your heart or intentions on what your write. I applaud your desire for feedback but I don’t understand why you would want people to post comments about your pride issue. Why not just ask for individual and private emails instead? If you have to ask other peoples opinions, then you probably already know the answer yourself. Its in that “still small voice” who speaks to you that you learn and grow, not from other people affirming or validating. You are a child of God, and, with His help, are quite capable of discerning His communication. Anywho. enough of that.
The whole point of a blog is to write about yourself so you shouldn’t worry about writing too much about yourself or what is important to you. It is, after all, about you. “Inside the World of Joshua Smith.’ If you do worry about that, then someone very wise once told me that if you want to check your heart, count the “I’s” and “my’s” in your writing and speaking. If every sentence is about “I did this” or “I like that” or “my thoughts are this” then you might be focusing too much on yourself. Notice I said “might”. Again, that is between you and the Lord and nobody else.
The only thing that might be mildly objectionable is the somewhat obvious display of your “availablitlty”. In your various blogs, you write about how your smart, humble, physically strong, fun loving, independent, educated, in love with God, self-supporting and sufficient, financially stable, loving, care for others, an encourager etc. it doesn’t take a PHd in Psychology to read in between the lines on that. For those who know and care about your ex-fiance, there is the tendency to have mixed emotions about this.
I have chosen not to sign my name not because I mind that you know I wrote this (I’ll email you later) but because I don’t want anyone to focus on the messenger. That’s not what is important. You said you wanted honest feedback and I pray this isn’t too much for you. You are special in the Lord and are worthy of His BEST.
Thanks for the comment, and I will be waiting for your e-mail. For the record, I don't ever recall boasting of being physically strong......that would be absurd.
Well I have to agree with entry one and two wholeheartedly! As for entry number three, I have found there is always a thread of truth... The amazing thing about this entry is the first few words gave me a sense of impending harshness. It starts out on the right track but takes a quick turn to point out personal and private issues(between you and the Lord) that are really not open for discussion or revelation to the rest of the world. Nor are they ever spoken of in this blog. With that being said, how on earth could you possibly take those comments seriously?
You are doing fine with the blog it is after all, about you and your thoughts and how everything relates to your walk with Christ!
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