Journalism vs. Christianity: Round 1

I have never been worried about what will happen in my life as a journalist. I don’t know why, and really, it baffles me that I didn’t think about it.

But there is one problem in this field that does worry me. Eventually, my job as a journalist will clash with my beliefs. As a Christian I do not want to write anything that God would not be glorified in, and eventually I will be faced with a choice.

But you know what? I just realized something! Hold on….. first, the reason I am writing this particular blog (my first blog might I add):

I felt that as a journalist I needed some outlet to voice my thought and opinions as well as offer future editors, writers or employers a way to view my clips and learn more about me.

I have known that I needed to do something like this, simply because of the changing times, but as I mentioned in the first paragraph, I haven’t been particularly worried about it. My editor, Ron Dupont, at the High Springs Herald, where I have an internship, told the interns in a staff meeting that we all should have some website where future employers can view our work. So, thanks to Ron, I finally did it.

While I fully intend to offer this chance to future employers, the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of using this blog as a sort of spiritual reflection—a way to glorify God. But every time I think about doing that, I feel like that is going to conflict with my chosen career path, like I need to keep them separate. But they’re completely intertwined. Everything in my life is intertwined with God.

Like I began saying earlier, this is a battle that I feel will soon come to a head. As I continue to get closer to God and, at the same time, gain more experience as a journalist, the closer I get to a battle between the two.

But everything I have gained is only the result of God. So, no matter what happens I need to stick with Him. Somehow that thought doesn’t make be feel better.

I suppose the only thing I should do is stick it out and see what happens. One thing important for me to remember is that God has a wonderful plan for my life, so in the end, whatever happens will be for the best.

These verses have helped a lot:
“Come to me all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11: 28-29.