I am a writer. I still have trouble saying it. I. am. a. writer. Little-scared-me, who hid behind classes of math and science to avoid any part of words, stories, interaction, and heaven forbid, public speaking. To speak in front of anyone would make me want to puke a little bit in my mouth. My knees rattled, face turned a hearty shade of fuchsia, and I would practically faint before uttering a word. Been there? Then God called me to teach a ladies bible study. Yeah, eh hum. Really Lord? My one fear greater than death!
God has a funny way of taking us from our comfy places and calling us to walk in vulnerable uncertainty. When He calls I have the choice to plug my ears and hum loudly, la dee dee la dooooo la la la… I can’t hear you Lord, or I can say, yes, I’m scared, but I will trust you fully.
When we trust God fully with the thing we fear the most, He always takes us to places with beauty and grace and oh the excitement! Have you trusted Him with what He is calling you to do? Are you scared? Let Him be your guide. When He calls He always equips for the task at hand. Fall back into the arms of Jesus and let Him show you how powerful He can be in your life when you tell Him yes, I will obey.
Did you know that you are a writer too? No, you may not have a book deal, or even a blog, but you are a writer! Daily, you are writing a story with your very words and actions.
As you write your story today, you are leaving a legacy to your children, your husband, and your community. With the things you say on facebook, to those hidden words you utter within your own four walls, you are typing words onto hearts, minds and lives. Really, you are!
So, dear sisters, how can we write a best seller with our life? Live in light of eternity, seek to be Spirit-led, and always say yes to Jesus when He calls you to do something you fear. You are a writer! Pages full of backspaces, white out and misspelled words, all for His glory!
