July 28, 2009
After reading other blogs, doing dishes, running errands, and praying again about how to approach everything I want to do, I've come to the realization that I have a very long ways to go in this writing journey. I have to become more disciplined. I yearn to do God's will, I feel led to write, but have to question, is this really God's will, or just a childhood dream about becoming a writer? Have I subverted an opportunity into my wants in an effort to avoid the bigger challenge? I've read interesting posts, but when I write, it's stilted and stiff. I've read until my eyes blur and my head hurts. I'm definitely a better reader than a writer, I think. But reading such wonderful blogs as "A Magnolia's Heart Beats" and all the posts on Internet Cafe inspires me to keep trying, and my assignments as an Apprentice in the CWG writing course keep my perspective focused. Thanks to those who have recently contacted me via Facebook through the CWG group, your encouragement has helped greatly.
God hasn't given up on me yet. Through a recent sermon at church and a book club study I've been participating in, he has revealed certain scriptures to encourage me. 2 Corinthians is full of stories of the beginning church and the struggles our early sisters and brothers in the faith faced. Today this is the verse that keeps jumping out at me from the page: "Not that we are competent in ourelves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." (2Cor 3:5) And another favorite: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."(Chap 4 vs. 7)
Yay! I'm your first follower. :) I hope you keep blogging.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog. It comes from your heart and addresses something that many other writers, especially those just starting out, can relate to.
There is a woman on our CWG writer's forum who struggles terribly with whether or not she's good enough to write. I know she would be encouraged by what you have written here.
You let other writers know that it's okay to question at times, but lean back on God and He will lead you in the right direction.
Keep reading other blogs too. I know I've carried bits and pieces of other bloggers writing styles into my blog. Those little pieces have all combined with my own style and created my own special concoction. It's not something I knowingly do, but as my style progresses, I notice it more and more. Kind of like how you pick up an accent from someone you are around a lot without even trying.
Anyway, keep at it. Great job.
And you have another follower now! Your post is inspiring because you are so transparent. (Something stressed in a couple of our CWG assignments!)I loved the first post too...it was very eloquent and reflective. I definitely think you have a good thing going here! I'll be visiting!
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ReplyDeleteI messed up some spellings in my comment, so I'm starting over.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen and Ralene for your kind words of encouragement. I appreciate your support!
Oh friend I have been exactly where you are now and probably will be again! Keep at it! I am the senior editor of http://granolabardevotional.blogspot.com/ and we would love for you to submit a devotional!
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