For sometime now, and actually, at various points in my adult life, I have felt God directing me to write. Often, I have been told, "You should write a book," or "You have such a way with words you should write." I have even heard, "You have a gift for words." In addition, my very first college class, English Composition, I was 28 years old and the teacher said, "You should be a writer." Now, at the ripe age of 53 the pull is still there to write and when I ask God, "What is it you want me to do?" The only word that comes to mind is "write".
Of course, I have discussed this on more than one occasion with my spouse, children, and close friends and I love the encouragement and support, but the problem is...what do I write about and who would care what I have to say? I also wonder that if I did write, I would have to write what I know, which is my life and then the question pops up, "isn't that a bit egotistical?" So I am asking you out there who know me...what do you think? You, who have seen me write...what would you like me to write about? Give me a topic and let's see what pops out of my "magical finger tips".
I look forward to what you have to say, so don't hold back, but when you comment leave your initials or blog address so I will know who is commenting.
4 comments:
I've heard it said that the best writers write what they know and that is not egotistical. It’s true. If an economist wrote on economics, would that be egotistical? Not at all. So, start writing! Especially if the Lord told you to! Who cares and what to write is irrelevant – in our latest BMoore study, she says “our calling is made perfect in obedience.” Clearly, there’s something He’s trying to accomplish and it’ll be so exciting to see! I think you should write about Air Force Adventures...that's a huge range of ideas!
I agree with Rachel... you should write what you know! You have the best stories and that is what people love to hear so much! I also think you should write a children's book, you have a great imagination! But for sure if the Lord is calling you to write you should be obedient and have fun too!
I agree with the other two--write what you know about. You need to write what the Lord puts on your heart. You have talked to me from your heart, why not put on paper what's on your heart?
You are not being egotistical when you write about yourself unless you brag on what YOU have done. If you write about what God has done for you in your life you will be obeying I Corinthians 1:26 "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." Since God is telling you to write, who knows what He has planned. So get started.
Diane
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