I have many people in my life who encourage me greatly by telling me how what I've written in these blogs and even on Facebook have encouraged and blessed them. On the other side, I've had some lash out at me for what I've written. I take this as a positive as well. That means that what I'm writing is hitting home. I write often in my private journals and most of what I write never sees the light of day (at least not yet). But on occasion, I feel very strongly about writing something to be seen publicly. There are times when those things I feel strongly to write about are not things that I feel comfortable writing because I know that it may offend or rouse some to anger; feelings of judgement, or some other negative feeling. But, as the writers of Scripture had to pen the good, the bad, the encouragement, the chastisement, the blessings, curses and warnings, I have to do the same when lead by the Spirit to do so.
So, if this is my Spiritual gift then I certainly want to use it to the fullest extent that God will have me use it and will not quench the Spirit's prodding when I'm challenged to write something for public consumption---especially if it is a tough topic. The easy feel good topics anyone can write about. :-) I pray that God uses me to deliver both types of messages as He did all of those who have come before me.
The difference between writing as a talent, hobby or career, and the Spiritual gift of writing, is that it comes without training or human effort and the inspiration of the message. Spiritual gifts also are always used to glorify God, edify the body, or grow the Kingdom. I pray that I always rely on the Spirit for this gift and never turn it into something of my own effort and motives.
Love this article. I have always had a love for words, and writing. I have been writing for years and always kept a diary, journaling all of my feelings, thoughts and what was on my heart.
ReplyDeleteAt a young age, around 16 that is when I began writing my diary entries directly to God, I didn't notice it then but my writing had changed because it was actually me writing just about everyday to God, and in prayer as well in written form.
I began to grow even more into a writer and I believe God used that in many different ways to draw me near to Him. I could go on and on with that entire story, it's rather long.
I strongly believe I have a spiritual gift of writing. I have written down countless things that are a collection of scripture and in combination with everyday life struggles and in between, and a lot of the times I don't share them. It's all in my head and heart, but I've yet to talk about it to other people..when I try to explain it, I become anxious and fearful..I just pray that God will intervene directly and help me overcome that and set me exactly in the specific calling that He has for me. I love Him and I owe Him all that I have. 💚
Love this article. I have always had a love for words, and writing. I have been writing for years and always kept a diary, journaling all of my feelings, thoughts and what was on my heart.
ReplyDeleteAt a young age, around 16 that is when I began writing my diary entries directly to God, I didn't notice it then but my writing had changed because it was actually me writing just about everyday to God, and in prayer as well in written form.
I began to grow even more into a writer and I believe God used that in many different ways to draw me near to Him. I could go on and on with that entire story, it's rather long.
I strongly believe I have a spiritual gift of writing. I have written down countless things that are a collection of scripture and in combination with everyday life struggles and in between, and a lot of the times I don't share them. It's all in my head and heart, but I've yet to talk about it to other people..when I try to explain it, I become anxious and fearful..I just pray that God will intervene directly and help me overcome that and set me exactly in the specific calling that He has for me. I love Him and I owe Him all that I have. 💚