Heartfelt Musings~ Entry 1

Heartfelt Musings

Entry 1~ April 13, 2013

I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a while now. A place for me to ponder, so to speak. To ponder and appreciate each day as it comes, and to share the grace that is in my heart to those who would like to hear. To share the beautiful simplicities in the moments of the day that reflect Christ and His blessings, my frustrations when I have trouble seeing those blessings, and my Spiritual journey along the way.

I just want to start this blog and throw it out into the ether to whoever is meant to find it. The reason I haven’t begun before now is because I don’t like it when people try to force Christ onto, and “into” others. Christ is the Son of God, God is the creator of the universe, so, in my opinion, He is powerful enough, and wise enough, and His message is miraculous enough, that He will be heard when He wants and how He wants. I, Emily Hernandez, am just along for the ride. J The human soul needs to be in a place where it is ready to receive Grace, to receive Truth, and I think that I just cause individuals to “put up their arms” and build up their walls when I forcefully try to enter their hearts. Of course, I used to think it was my spiritual “duty” to do just that, but after awhile, I realized that wasn’t really working for me, or anyone else for that matter. J

So anyway, up until now, I have made an effort on forums such as Facebook, and even every day life and conversations, to be graceful in the way I share my faith and my principals. To not hide my love for Jesus and His grace, but also not to impose on others in a way that I fear might push them away or close their ears. Like I said before, this is just my personal approach, and we each should have our own “personal approach” when it comes to sharing what’s inside us with others. That’s why we call it a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, because He guides and directs us from each of our own hearts.

But now, here I am. I have decided on a forum where I will not hold back or restrain what I feel inside, and if you don’t want to hear it, you have the freedom not to! J You’ll know what you are getting yourself into from the start, and this way, no one will be mislead. Haha!

Mainly, I just want this to be a place where people can come and be encouraged and edified. A place for people to come and be refreshed, and a place for people to feel they can relate; relate to someone who is not afraid to be bare bones about their heart, soul, Spirit, and mind when it comes to spiritual matters.

I’ve just noticed that SO many people and venues in “Christendom” have a “sheen” to them of sorts. A “plastic” exterior of smiles and stability and fleshly “perfection” that makes others, both Christians and non-Christians, feel like they don’t have a chance. This, for me, has always been so disgusting. I remember being surrounded by a sea of people at different churches, and yet feeling completely alone, drowning in a sea of guilt and fear, and thinking I must be the only Christian that ever feels this way. I would wonder, “What am I missing?” and feeling too scared and embarrassed to reach out. So, to sum it up, this will NOT be a place for such things. J

Well, as you have already seen, I can get carried away, and be very long winded sometimes. Which is why I say, feel free to tune out anytime you would like! J Read to your hearts content, and then skedaddle! Which is what I’m going to do right now as a matter of fact. J I’ll just leave you with a few of my favorite verses to start the day. Blessings to you all!

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

~Ephesians 2: 8-9

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

~Proverbs 3:5-6

 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:28-30