Just Write

I wrote the following a couple of years ago. I was having a moment while in school and not wanting to do what I needed to do. I have a much better idea of what the next thing in life is going to be. How it is going to play out, I still do not know. Perhaps one of you knows who I should talk to, who I should contact to learn the next step.

In the meantime, I will Just Write.

I am in school. As I write this, I have homework and studying that I could be (should be?) doing, but I choose to write instead. Just writing the previous sentence is funny because 75% of my homework is writing or researching my topics. The other 25% is reading. (ugh! research!)

I enjoy school; I should have pursued my degree many, many years ago. But sometimes, I just need a break. I need to put it aside for a few minutes and do something else, like simply writing. If I had gone back years ago, I doubt I would have pursued the degree I am earning now. I would have done something practical; business management or teaching. But I am earning a degree in Christian Studies. I do not know what God has in mind for me, but I want to use what I am learning for Him. 

I suppose this blog is the beginning of my dream job. To write. I want to write a story based on my life in the Bush. I want to write devotionals for people who need practical guidance. I want to write (and maybe teach?) Bible lessons for those who are not necessarily new believers but not old-timers. Maybe newer than older. I can explain difficult concepts in ways that can be understood by everyday people. People who do not necessarily speak "church."  

I have no idea how to earn a living doing any of that, though. I don't know how to get my words in front of people, let alone get them to buy them. God has it under control. He knows where He wants me, and He will direct my paths. 

Lord, thank you

 for those moments in life when we can set aside the “should” for the “want.”

Thank you for teaching us that our spirits need as much rest as our bodies.

I will learn to Trust You to guide my path

I will Trust You to show me to put myself aside and know Your will

Lord, guide my mind and my hand as I bring glory to You

With the skills You gave me.

In Christ alone

Amen