Oh, it's getting serious!

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

I've probably already mentioned this, but I have a short-term goal to make it to 100 posts on BlessedGirlProblems.com.

I've started several platforms over the years, from other blogs to YouTube channels. I've literally been enamored with content creation since I was 11 years old...yet, I've struggled with consistency on any of my platforms. Whether I don't make the time, get discouraged by the lack of views, or just lose inspiration, things just end up fizzling out.

Yet, my fascination with content creation never ends.

The boundless creativity.

The sense of community that it creates.

How it impacts the lives of the both the viewers and the creators.

(Sure, there's lots of monetary perks these days...but, honestly, I would've done this for free. Clearly, I have been doing this for free the whole time! lol)

That said, when I began BGP, I had it in my heart that I was going to commit. Not giving up this time!

First and foremost, I believe that this is a God-given assignment for me.

I can't remember specifically what I was talking to God about that day (possibly about my purpose with content creation) , but I remember suddenly getting the name "Blessed Girl Problems."

Hmm....I liked it.

It was a play on words that fit what I'd come to know: even as a saved believer in Christ, we encounter problems daily. If Jesus wasn't exempt, we surely aren't! That said, we no longer go through our troubles alone. He's right there with us - teaching us, protecting us, guiding us, and encouraging us.

From every trial that we overcome, we gain, not only new strength, but a testimony to share and help others. This is the basis of what I'd hoped to share with others.

So, now that I had a message to share, I needed to decide what platform I would use. As much as I love creating video content, it takes lots of extra time to film and edit. This time, I was going to keep it simple and blog. I already found writing so therapeutic and it wasn't a ton of prep work involved to create. It would be a lot easier to remain consistent!

Shortly after these thoughts and prayers, I created my site. Initially, I decided that I was not going to get caught up in the frills - creating the most beautiful site, marketing/branding, the lack of views. I was just going to write...

So, that's what I did. I posted on the site a few times a week and I loved it. It was like opening up my journal entries - my conversations with God - to the world. I'd even picked a theme/flow for my posts: each title would be a "problem" (big or small) and, by the end of the post, you learn how it was resolved and/or what I learned from it. As a reader, did you catch that?

It had to have been on post 30 or more, before the gumption to even share my site with others popped up. I wanted to share and I wanted the community to grow, but I was...scared. My posts were/are a vulnerable place for me - talking about the things that I feel in my heart and where I am in my relationship with God. I was also afraid that, if I shared, I would just become discouraged...again.

So, I remember dipping my toe in the water and I added the site to my Instagram bio. Didn't announce it, share a post, nothing. It wasn't hidden...it was there for anyone who found it.

A couple of months went by and I continued to post (without sharing anything!). One day out of the blue, I received a message from my friend Stephanie. She'd read the post Can I Be Happy? and told me how much she'd loved my blog posts and that they were getting her through a tough time. She encouraged me to keep blogging and reminded me that God is working through me.

First of all, girl, how you find my blog?!

Second of all, Wow... I was stunned that someone had found my blog and been reading my posts but, it moved me to tears to know that I could affect her in that way. Even if it was just her that I touched, I had to keep going. I had keep sharing Jesus and encouraging others through my testimonies...

I kept writing...off and on for the last 2+ years...but I've kept going, nonetheless! Still not 100% comfortable sharing my posts but, after Stephanie's text, I saw the value in making them known to others.

While I was thinking that the lack of views would discourage me, I've honestly been amazed with the impact that some of my posts have had on my family and friends. Friends and family - some of which I didn't expect to be reading my blog - have not only let me know that they enjoy the posts, but they've also urged me to keep posting. They actually look forward to them!

I say all of that to say: I may not be where I hope to be yet with traffic and community, but I believe that I'm exactly where God wants me to be in this process. I genuinely enjoy creating new posts. I love being able to encourage and inspire others (even if sometimes it's just myself!).

Even though it took me 2+ years, I've just about hit my 100 post goal (the most I've ever posted on any platform)! Up to this point, I've solely been focusing on just getting the content out...but I believe that there's a bigger community out there for me to reach. I'm ready to befriend the young women who need a voice like mine. I'm ready to spread the gospel in the special way that only I was meant to.

So many cool things that I would love to do next - like revamping the site, amping up my social media presence, maybe trying out a new platform...but God put me up to this. So EXCITED for what He's got in store for BGP. I know it's more than I could ever ask or think.

Hey, you. You coming on this journey with me?

( Leave me a comment to let me know "you're down with BGP!" LOL)