Sculpting in Snow or Stone?

Today I set my "pen" to my first online journal. Why is it that we find it easier to expose our most vulnerable thoughts and emotions to the world through this avenue than we do through actual face to face interaction? Is it the thought that strangers will understand us better than the ones who 'know' us? Is there comfort in the absence of facial expression? It can't feel 'safer'...Can it? Whether it is cathartic, humorous, egotistical, or just for something to do, 'blogging' has become a phenomenon in my small world. I might as well jump onboard!

Why am I jumping? Credit is due to my brother. Reading his thoughts, I am learning about him and also about Him (if this doesn't make sense to you, read on!) Sidebar: you should read Josh's blog as well: thelongbrake.blogspot.com I have not the slightest idea of what to expect by starting this venture, but I'm confident that God will grow me through the things I learn and write about.

Eat, shower, drive, clean, TV, shop (?), laundry, entertainment...so many things I do on a routine basis are just as if I am sculpting in snow. They last for only a moment; after the snow melts, what is left? Granted, sometimes this kind of sculpting must exist as a necessity of life (i.e. shower). How many times do I confuse the necessities with the expendables?

Sculpting in stone: relationships, the body of Christ, the Word of God, service...these things are lasting. Don't miss this; they are also necessities. They are mandated in Scripture. How often do I treat the acts of stone sculpting as if they are snow sculpting? It's heart-wrenching for me to think about.

John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (stone sculptures); apart from Me you can do nothing (snow sculptures).