I hated hearing people sing Miss Merry Mack whenever they saw me. What's worse is people wouldn't wait until they were close to shout the song. Oh no. They would scream it at the top of their lungs as soon as I came in sight; A million miles away! Or so it seemed. But, the more I think of the name the more I realize that Miss Merry Mack is actually who I am and who I desperately desire to be. Let me explain.
I don't know of any girl who dreamed of marriage more than I did. Scratch that, who dreamed of having a man more than I did. When I was 14 I would write whole poems about unfound love, suppressed love, forbidden love, or down right stupid love. Boy am I glad that God did not give me what I begged for, because if I would have received the immature love that I "thought" I wanted then right now I would be someones baby momma. That type of love was not God's best for me.
Instead, God in His mercy extended His true love to me and showed me what it means to really be loved with an everlasting love. One that my 14 year old self never even imagined, but at 18 received with gratefulness. As if that wasn't enough God saw fit to let me experience the love of a man who stepped to the plate, pursued me and gave me his last name. What! So, not only has God given me His everlasting love, but He gave me what I dreamed of; someone to share this life with. So yes, I have cause to be a merry Mrs. Mack.
As I grow closer to the Lord and wiser as a wife I have come to realize that being joyful is a worthwhile goal. According to scripture I have joy in me through the Holy Spirit. But, to be joyful I have to make conscious decisions to see circumstances in light of what God has given me (my inheritance: new life, everlasting life, power, etc). In this way I can "greatly rejoice with a joy inexpressible" as Peter puts it (1Peter1:1-8).
Thus, I will write about my journey in and toward being a joyful/merry woman. At the same time I will also write about the hardships that I encounter on this journey. With this blog I hope you find laughter (anyone who knows me knows that I can be a hot mess!), wisdom and encouragement. Thanks for being interested in what I have to say:)
Christ's Joy,
Chantel
Hey Chantel!
ReplyDeleteBlogging is a huge responsibility, it's like adding another child to you family and it's never a cute and wonderful. I know mine get ignored constantly. My blog, not my children. But when you can dedicate yourself, as I know you will, it can be a lot of fun.
Have a blast with it, look forward to more posts (see right there, already saying "get to work"....demands demands)
Cary
well thank you!! i have thought about that. having this blog forces me to write. if people read it or not at least i am writing! thanks again for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteyou did it - way to got friend!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to going on your journey with you.
ReplyDeleteyaaay! Thanks Teneicesia!
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