Encouragement

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Write For Me
An Encouragement

I recently had what I would call a not-so-earth shattering but important epiphany. While driving to work, the usual frustration clouded my mind. I reasoned with myself, and with God, why I cannot write. I’m not talking about a simple case of writer’s block, but I have written four unsold novels for children and young adults over too many years. I recognized the agony of a yearning and somewhat of an ability to write but without the motivation, even the passion, to write. I came to the realization that what I lacked was an audience. An integral and necessary part of writing – of communicating – is the receiver. To me, there must be a purpose, an end result, a person to whom I write. Anything less would be simply a colossal waste of precious time. My concluding thought was that, until there was someone to write for, I could not write.

From somewhere outside of me, a gentle voice spoke to my spirit: Write for Me.

Even as I write this, as I recall that clear message from Heaven, a euphoric wave rushes along the surface of my skin, and I must clear my eyes of joyful tears. Of course! How often have I taught that we ought to serve the Lord without concern for the consequences of our toil? In that insightful moment with my Lord, a frustrated teacher became a humble student.

And so I must and forever will endeavor to write first for Him, for Jesus, from whom this wonderful yearning and ability has come. I repent of my sin of trying to take the outcome of the blessing I’ve received into my own hands. I give this up to my Lord and, in deepest gratitude, trust that He is glorified by that which He has given me.

Perhaps you struggle with a yearning desire to do something you feel are well suited for but are frustrated because you are not able to put it into practice, or are ridiculed every time you take a step toward your dream. The message God has for you, for all of us, is to do it anyway. Do it for Him.

When God lovingly knit you together, He imbedded particular gifts and talents into your soul, the very essence of who you are. It seems reasonable that He had a purpose in mind in doing so, and that he would not leave you ignorant as to their presence. In my humble opinion, there is no better way to serve and glorify Him then to strive to fulfill the purpose for which He has made you.

Jim Scorzelli

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