We all write for different reasons. I write mostly because I
want my words to shift things inside of my readers. I want them to think
differently after reading my books. I have a deep desire to see people made
whole, restored and reconnected to the God who loves them.
The longer I spend time churning out work, the more I realize that my
puny words alone can never accomplish any of this. Like a cake with no baking
powder, my words minus Holy Spirit will fall flat every time. It may be edible,
but it won't bring anyone back for seconds and it most certainly won't affect
them for eternity.
So what does this mean practically? If I could go crawl up onto God's lap and plaster myself to Him, I would. But I'm stuck in an earth-suit, so for now I'll wallow in Word and Spirit. Listen and write and listen again. I'll co-author, not try write solo. And in all of this, if my readers get a glimpse of His heart towards them, I will have nailed it.
I'd love to hear from you. Why do you write? How do you listen and hear from God?
I'd love to hear from you. Why do you write? How do you listen and hear from God?
Dianne J. Wilson writes novels from her hometown in East London, South Africa, where she lives with her husband and three daughters. She has just signed a three book contract for a YA series, Spirit Walker, with Pelican / Watershed.
Finding Mia is available from Amazon, Pelican / Harbourlight, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.
Shackles is available as a free ebook from Amazon & Smashwords.
Ohhh...your post took my breath away. I could have written the exact words. My A-Z theme is Who is God? Each day I am writing about a different character quality of God. Each morning I sit with Him listening, studying and praying before my fingers hit the keys.
ReplyDeleteI have a deep desire to see people made whole, restored and reconnected to the God who loves them.
I love when you said, "The longer I spend time churning out work, the more I realize that my puny words alone can never accomplish any of this." That is exactly how I feel. I don't want to write a word that God isn't in. Time is too short to waste it. Blessings to you. I'm glad I found you!
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Nancy
Filled to Empty
Aaah, Nancy! You are so encouraging. I do feel like we on the same wave length - or should that be Spirit length? :) Praying deep, wide and electrifying revelation for you as you wallow in everything that God is!
DeleteThank you for this, Di. I'm doing the A to Z challenge as well. My theme is Build a Better Blog, but my prayer is that in doing this, others will become better writers and be more in touch with the Master Editor.
ReplyDeleteDianne, I love your words describing your relationship with the Father. And because of that, you can write as a team. What a great picture.
ReplyDeleteI find that as I listen and obey the leading of God's Holy Spirit, I hear His voice more clearly. As I write, I'm often working through issues or beliefs or values or decisions in my own heart and life. I want to share my journey with readers, to allow them to identify through my characters with our common struggles, and God's faithfulness all along the way.