Some say it with flowers, I say it with Words

I have always loved to write. I like even more, to read beautiful words, words that just seem to flow freely from the pages. Over the years, many people have told me that I have a gift. A gift with words. A way with words. A way to reach others with that gift and with those words.




I have spent many years writing poetry, writing little personalized cards for those that I love for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of any kind really. And I have enjoyed it. I have also written many letters of encouragement over the years. Let's face it, I like to write. And I express myself much better with words, than the spoken language.




Okay, before you go thinking that I am "tooting my own horn," just hear me out.




I have prayed for so long that God would use me. That God would show me a way that I could be used for his service. That I could "mean" something to someone. And I guess that I thought that had to be on a GRAND scale. Well. It doesn't. God has used me. Each letter that I've written that has touched someone's heart, God has used me. Each poem that I've shared, God has used me.


God is using me.


And I am proud to be used.


Acts 26:16 "Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you."



I have always prayed that God would show me if there was a way that my writing could be used for His Glory. I am enjoying writing in this format, and have prayed that if it was right to share with others, that God would give me the go-ahead.



In July of 2001, I was even praying that prayer then.

"I have always said that I love to write...but it seems so hard to try that. Fear enters the equation - or perhaps the devil trying to discourage me. I am not sure if this is what you have in store for me - but I do pray, that you will give me a passion - and help me turn that into something that will help others. Help me Lord realize my dreams by using them to glorify You."



And again in February 2002 -
"Please Lord show me how I can be used and in what capacity with my current situation. Help me to help others."



....and in my devotional God was saying to me, "I appear to you so that you may speak and write, warn and witness of those things you have seen and those things I have yet to show you, so that other eyes may be opened and turned from the power of darkness to the Light." (Hearing God, Jones)



I have always kept a journal of my prayers. I have always wanted to write a devotional. In this format, I can journal, and perhaps share a devotional with you. So, while I might fear I should keep this private, I am going to do what I feel God leading me to do, and that is to share with you.



I have been doing this all summer, so when you have time, go to the beginning of the posts and start from there. I cannot promise I will write everyday, or every week, I am just writing when I feel led. And I pray that God will use my words, to bring Glory to His Name!!



Dear Heavenly Father,

Even as I am typing this post, and about to share with others, I am nervous and worried about what others will think. I don't want this to be about me, but about You. I feel that there are many ways people can share Your Name, and the way I feel most comfortable in, is in writing, and for so long I have just kept this to myself. I don't want to be hiding my faith. Help me to share my faith in this way. Lord, thank you for the gift of being able to express myself through words. Help me to use that gift to honor You.

I love you, Amen.



Luke 8:16, "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light."



Matthew 10:19-20, "do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."