I've realized something. I'm thankful for so many Godly, encouraging believers there are blogging on the internet. I am thankful for the encouragement that they have been to me. And I feel like many of them are friends, even though they don't know me.
And that's a problem. Not that I feel like they are friends, but that they don't know me. They aren't truly friends, because all the encouragement is going one way. I've been accepting that encouragement, but I haven't been making an effort to give back. I don't usually comment on blogs (though part of that is that I'm reading through Google Reader, and it doesn't have a comment button - out of sight, out of mind - but still no excuses). I don't pray for them as much as I should. I don't even follow them in a way that they see. I'm accepting, but I'm not giving.
To those who I've been reading, I'm sorry. I'm going to be making an effort. I'll try to comment on your blogs more often. I'm going to pray for you more. I'll even try to figure out Google Friend Connect so that you can see that I'm reading your blog. And if you don't see me around, come hunt me up and give me a good tongue-lashing. I'll deserve it.
And to those I've been reading - thank you. You've encouraged me greatly, and been a real blessing to me.
