If you want to know how to be a successful writer, by the
world's methods and standards, I don't know the answer. However,
if you have a passion to use writing as a tool to reach people
for the Lord, have I got Good News for you!
"A Scriptural 'How to' for Writing...”
Once I discovered that scripture provides 'How to's' to be
successful at whatever the Lord calls us to; the Bible became so
exciting! For example, pay close attention to this verse.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I
in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye
can do nothing, John 15:5.
The key word is 'abide'. All we have to do, to reach MANY for
the Lord, is to abide. Now, abide doesn't mean to be good enough
or to do anything good enough. It's about having a close knit,
moment by moment, relationship with the Lord. And, it doesn't
mean we're not allowed to have another thought.
Though, when busy with daily chores or driving in the car,
consider listening to music that ministers to you ~ or a sermon
on tape ... just whatever that works for you, directing your
thoughts toward Him. Begin to consider TV and radio preferences,
not for legalism's sake ~ but to protect your mind toward better
things.
Envision God standing right beside you wherever you go and,
whenever you have a thought, share it with Him as you would a
friend ... and be sure to listen, too. Now, that would make His
day, as His greatest desire is to dwell with you!
And, soon, you will begin to discover things that matter to
your heart and His. As those feelings begin to surface, the
Spirit begins to move, and the words begin to flow, write them
down. Then, with just a few touch ups, you'll have a guaranteed
Masterpiece!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
© 2003 by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
http://www.aspecialplace.net/ChristianityMadeSimple/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations-originalwritin
gs/
http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/heavenlyinspirati
ons-intro.htm This writing may be used in its entirety, with
credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.
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