What a GiftWritten by Joyce C. Lock
Close door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you. Figure out what you have to say. It’s one and only thing you have to offer.-- Barbara Kingsolver :::::::::::::::::::::::::::»:§«»§«»§«»§«»§:«::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I ran across this quote and have often thought it true ~ not only with authors, but with graphic and stationery designers, etc.: often, people pleasers; sweet, generous, and precious ~ but missing best. God dwells in our heart. Thus, our calling involves following passions God has placed there; not making everyone else happy, not meeting other's demands, not fulfilling every request in universe. If you are tired, in service, you are carrying a weight God did not place there. Leave whatever else for next person, as they are called. Remember, we, also, are called to trust God to do rest. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::»:§«»§«»§«»§«»§:«::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Recently, I found a really neat site that was, almost joyously, shouting need to hurry up and write whatever God has given you to share. Though, it brought me to question if you even realize, to what extent, God has given you power to make a difference. Even so, many have been in your own personal, and sometimes horrendous, tribulation for quite some time. Though, I wonder how much you realize these hard times happen to you (as they are happening to many others) so you will know where others are, what need is, and what words need be shared. God gave writers. That means, if you are a writer, you are a gift and it was God that decided such. It had nothing to do with your writing skills, but desires of your heart. 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.
| | A Scriptural 'How to' for Writing ...Written by Joyce C. Lock
If you want to know how to be a successful writer, by world's methods and standards, I have absolutely no idea. However, if you have a passion to use writing as a tool to reach people for Lord, have I got Good News for you! A Scriptural 'How to' for Writing ... Once I discovered that scripture provides 'how to's' to be successful at whatever Lord calls us to; Bible became so exciting! For example, pay close attention to this verse. "I am vine, ye are branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." John 15:5 The key word is 'abide'. All we have to do, to reach MANY for Lord, is to abide. Now, abide does not mean to be good enough or to do anything better than next guy. It is about having a close knit, moment by moment, relationship with Lord. And, it does not mean we are not allowed to have another thought. Though, when busy with daily chores or driving in car, consider listening to Inspirational music or a sermon on tape (just whatever ministers you); directing your thoughts toward God. Begin to consider television and radio preferences; not for legalism's sake but, to protect your mind toward better things. Envision God standing right beside you, wherever you go. Then, whenever you have a thought, share it with Him as you would a friend ... and be sure to listen, too. Now, that would make His day, as His greatest desire is to dwell with you! And, soon, you will begin to discover things that matter to your heart and His. As those feelings begin to surface, Spirit begins to move, and words begin to flow ~ write them down. Then, with just a few touch ups, you will have a guaranteed Masterpiece!
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