There is a hurting world, out there, even more desperate than our situation may feel. And during times you have no new words to share, your 'already written seed' is still available to help others that have not yet caught up to where you are spiritually.

Do you realize when words come to you, faster than you can write them down, that those are as much God's words as Bible? I only wish you did. I wish that you would, finally, truly believe that it is impossible for you to write something inferior ~ when Spirit is moving. God doesn't do anything inferior.

God has given you words, to share, that meet people where they are. You have a type of 'gift of healing' amidst a terribly wounded and cruel world. I just wish you could get a glimpse of how important you, your ministry, and your seed is ~ then stand up to Satan and not let him stop you from passions of your heart any longer.

Words, inspired by God, do not belong to you ~ but Him. Share them wherever there is a door of opportunity, as if your message, alone, can change entire world ... because it can.

Via net, your writings will be multiplied so many times that only God can count number of lives that have been touched ... and how many lives they touch ... and how many lives they touch. In that ripple effect, you have been given a great opportunity to lead. And know this; it is impossible to out give God. What a gift!

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