Why Do I Write? July 28, 2011

I write because I cannot be silent. I cannot quench the rising words of worship and wisdom rooted in and provided by my savior.

            I write to worship—to use what He’s given me, entrusted to me, for HIS glory.

            I write to explain—how good God is and how much I need Him.

            I write to heal—that my words may be tools in the hands of THE Healer.

            I write to proclaim—His character, promises, provision—in a world that is fallen and failing.

            I write for hope—to tell of the hope of heaven, the hope only the Holy Spirit can provide.

            I write to understand—how my savior works in and through suffering.

            I write for clarity—in a mixed up world that attributes everything good to anything but God.

            I write for peace—not as a peacemaker, but to point to the Prince of Peace.

            I write for love—not to be loved—but because I already am loved to my core by the one who IS love.

            I write for freedom—not to become free—but to convey the ways in which Christ has set me free.

            I write for comfort—in hopes that by sharing the ways I have been comforted may be a means of Him bringing comfort to others.

            I write for joy—because His words and promises have given me joy.

            I write because I am called—claimed.

            I write in patience—knowing I have much to learn.

            I write to obey—not out of legalism but out of love for His laws and truths.

            I write to help—because I’ve been helped.

            I write to teach—because the insight and knowledge he’s revealed to me is not to be hoarded but proclaimed.

            I write for grace—because I have been given much grace by my Savior.

            I write without reservation, without fear—for He has and is equipping me for every good work.

I write for Him.