When I was younger I really struggled with writing. I never wanted to take creative writing classes, because writing on demand scared me to death; maybe more than speaking in public. It’s not surprising that God knows what skills and strengths that we have and moves us to the places where those gifts are used.
On November 1, I began the 4th year of NaNoWriMo (National Write a Novel in a Month) I only started doing this because I have faithfully been writing my weekly prayer letters and ministry updates, and have gotten much encouragement to continue writing. Now I find writing enjoyable and creative.
50,000 words in one month takes concentration and dedication, but most of the important things in life have cost to them. My dedication to my Christian life and ministry sometimes overwhelms me but Christ paid a very high cost to make me free. I find that I moved from being afraid of writing to loving writing is like my Christian walk; God walks with me throughout the change, the process is slow but small changes are happening along the way.
