sharing is caring.

so... lately i've been doing an awful lot of thinking/talking/reading/experiencing things about sharing. just as a personal sentiment, i tend to shy away from laying my problems on other people. i usually keep my successes to myself because i don't like making a huge deal out of things. but when we share honestly and openly (when you get past the "how are you today?" "fine." kinds of dialogue) there's a lot to be gained. you can encourage others who are hurting, you can receive encouragement. you can celebrate with friends who are proud of your accomplishments. you can help someone understand you a little bit more.

but someone smart brought this point to mind, that all of those benefits to sharing are essentially focused on us. we share, we benefit. we listen, we benefit. especially when sharing about successes, you (I) have to realize that you're not JUST sharing about yourself. it's GOD who's strengthening and empowering us to be able to do great things in His name.

that being said, i'm going to try to finish a couple of my unposted blog drafts eventually. :)

sharing is caring.

-spencer-