Hi there. Me again wanting to write yet another apology for not being consistent.
But the apologies and excuses end today. God is teaching me things, chiefly my worth as a child of The King, my worth as a creative formed in His image, and the value of my writing.
For years I hesitated putting my writing out into the universe because I believed a lie: that it was ok for my gift to go unused. It was ok because someone more erudite would fill in the gap; someone with more theological knowledge would be far better suited in applying scripture to the situation at hand.
But here’s the truth-HIS truth:
The words the Holy Spirit gives me are unique, a result of MY life experiences, no one else’s. Other people’s words do not compare to mine because of just that-they’re mine. If I don’t use my gift there will be words-His words-that go unspoken. There will be lives that go untouched.
“Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.” 1 Timothy 4:14-15
Lord, I confess and repent that I have been ignoring and hiding the creativity that You have blessed me with. The enemy had me believing that my ideas-what I had to say-was insignificant, not only insignificant but were so unworthy. Others far more eloquent and more theologically educated than I have written volumes, so what difference would my words make?
However, You have reminded me through the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) that the creativity (talents) that You have entrusted me with remain useless if buried underground. My creativity only bears fruit if it is used.
Today, and going forward, I commit to using my gift-any and all gifts-You have given me to honor and glorify you.
Grace in the Garden 