A New Twist in the Story
When I originally started "Facing My Own Words" back in 2008, I intended it to be a blog exploring my struggles during the writing process of my fairy tales of heroes with disabilities. But, as it is with the general plight of my writing life, I lost momentum and the blog was forgone in the clutter of my daily existence. Since I stopped writing here in 2009, I've been struggling to discover exactly how The Lord wants me to use my writing skills for a sustainable career. It's been quite discouraging journey. I've applied for several creative writing/communications jobs with my BA in Journalism and Mass Communication to no avail. While I'm well aware that news jobs aren't really feasible for me, due to my lack of the necessary dexterity speed for meeting those rigid news clock deadlines, I thought I would've found SOMETHING by now... It makes me wonder everyday about God's plan for me. I often feel like I'm just wandering aimlessly through a dense forest with no sign of a clearing. It can be frustrating, dark and lonely, but I know God will not leave me in this place forever, so I keep pushing forward.
And that brings me to my reason for revising this blog. I used to be certain that my writing focus should be "faith and fantasy," but thanks to an enlightening creative writing class a couple of semesters ago and some persistent nudging from The Lord, I've realized sharing my reality will be more effective in spreading hope, at least for now. I believe The Little Butterfly Girl still has people to reach, but so do I... Just as I am. It's time I truly face my own words. I pray they will be a blessing to you.
And that brings me to my reason for revising this blog. I used to be certain that my writing focus should be "faith and fantasy," but thanks to an enlightening creative writing class a couple of semesters ago and some persistent nudging from The Lord, I've realized sharing my reality will be more effective in spreading hope, at least for now. I believe The Little Butterfly Girl still has people to reach, but so do I... Just as I am. It's time I truly face my own words. I pray they will be a blessing to you.
"God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." - 1 Peter 4:10 NLT
Yes, "The Little Butterfly Girl" has many more people to reach, but so do you just as you are, like you said. I am so thrilled you will be sharing more and I look forward to it! You are an amazing woman and a very talented and gifted writer. Thank you for opening yourself up to all of us and sharing your gifts and talents!
ReplyDeleteThank you again, my sweet friend! Like I said earlier, I don't know that I'd be this strongly motivated by this new "twist," if not for your consistent and loving encouragement. *BIG HUGS & PIXIE DUST*
DeleteI am glad I can be of encouragement to you, as you so very much are to me. Love you dear friend!
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