Writing allows me to express my thoughts, but it also acts as a way for God to speak to me. Often times I’m writing and He intervenes… sometimes with wisdom, most of the time with a ‘oh yeah’. After-all, God knows our thoughts before we think them.
I began writing when I was in elementary school- writing comic strips, fables, short stories and all with really sad illustrations. Which I believe my writing has matured but my artistic ability still need improvements. I even wrote a children’s book using construction paper and staples for a spine. The title was ‘Devin the devil’. I don’t remember the story line but I’m sure it was on the lines of a very destructive little boy who drove his mother mad. At 10, I wasn’t willing to admit that Devin was actually me and I found it humorous to torment my mother. Mom still has that book and pulls it out when reminiscing.
Writing was tabled while I was raising my family and coming into a corporate career. Writing went from enjoyment to grants and reporting. It no longer had the same feel to it. The creativeness was stolen by templates! This was true torment…..
Now however, I have grown and am back to the freedom that writing once gave me. I can only hope that everyone finds this freedom either through writing, art, music- whatever your venue- simply enjoy! Freedom to enjoy invites God’s presence into your heart.
I know that I’m a new Christian but I know that God wants to enjoy life with us! He wants us to smile at the little things, share gratitude with all things and in all things to honor Him. I don’t picture Him as a grumpy old man. I imagine Him smiling down at me as I write; He knows my sense of humor came from Him. Definitely not from mom!
My advise for today- find what you truly enjoy. Pray about it. Invite God to join you! And just get started!! You will be happier….
Happy reading.
Tabi