A few days ago someone asked me, “Do you work?” I began with my typical, “I’m a mom…” response, but then I quickly followed it up:
“Actually, I’m a writer.”
It was the first time I said that to anyone.
So, I’m a writer. I’m embarking on a new adventure and yet, in many ways just continuing to flesh out life through words as I always have.
The only qualification to being a writer is to write. Sure, some writers are published and others aren’t, but a writer is someone who can’t help but write. (Now, to get paid to write is another discussion…) They write books, articles, journals, blogs, scrapbooks – whatever medium they chose to record the world as they see it, to share what they’ve learned. They feel the words in their head and have to write them. While some writers appreciate the nuances of language more than others, the basic message is still the same – we write to connect. We write to connect the dots between thoughts in our brain, to connect ideas to the world, but most importantly to connect to people. Through words we can move ideas, thoughts, emotions – the deepest cries of our soul – into the hearts of those around us.
Significant events in history have come through the written word: Martin’s Luther’s 95 Theses, The Magna Carta, The Declaration of Independence. Men and women have used words to inspire, rally and unity people to good: Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,” Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” King’s “I Have a Dream,” and Churchill’s “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat.” Men like Hitler used words to incite violence and hatred. Words have power.
Far surpassing these examples is the fact that the God of the Universe chose to communicate His story to us through words. John called Jesus the Word. With over 800,000 words God breathed hope into a dark and fallen world. It’s no wonder that the Bible has exponentially sold more than any other book in history.
I’m excited that you’ve read this far and pray that you visit again. May my words encourage you, inspire you and connect with you in a way that points you to the only source of Hope – Jesus.