After several weeks of prayer , a few dreams, and what I believe is a calling upon my life, I’ve made a decision regarding my writing ministry. If this is truly a writing ministry, then everything I do must reflect God’s glory, not just a few mentions of God and the layering of my characters’ faith journey in my fiction. This doesn’t mean that my fiction will change and be preachy. My fiction will continue to be as it is, uplifting and inspirational. My blog posts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will continue on the same themes. What will change is my way of communicating with my readers outside of my fiction. My blogs on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be more focused—some inspirational and devotional—others will dig deep and deal with real issues that people are struggling with or that sometimes cause controversy. This isn’t a political blog, but a chance to view things as God sees them from a biblical perspective. Our heavenly Father is interested in ALL things that concern us--from the largest issues to the teeny-tiny details.
I want to connect with my readers beyond fiction—through the one thing we all have in common—our faith in Jesus Christ--and the hope we have in prayer. I don’t want to give some false impression that my life is perfect and I never struggle with difficulties just because I'm a published author. I’m your sister in Christ. I’m walking this journey with you, although I may be taking a different route because my starting point is not the same place as yours. Our ultimate destination is the same—to experience all that God has in store for us while we are here on this earth--and then move on to our spiritual home with our heavenly Father.
Do you have a burden you’d like to share? What has God been dealing with you on? What is He changing in your life and calling YOU to do?
6 comments:
Jennifer, I, as one of your readers, appreciate your efforts to put forth what God says about all of life. We need to be reminded! God is teaching me to live a life of faith in Him in spite of my circumstances. These lessons are so evident and clear to me! I am so grateful for His teachings and help.
Such a worthy course change! I cannot help but wonder from what I read elsewhere and witness throughout the Body, if God isn't drawing His beloved to a deeper intimacy in & with Him? I know in my own life I've got a greater hunger for Him than in all my previous 63 years, as if His desire is that I stand strong & firm & known like never before.
Blessings as you draw from & share this deeper well.
Kathleen
Marilyn, Thank you! I struggle with trust issues, which seem to always stretch my faith. I need reminders, too!
Kathleen, I think our country is about to go under some pruning. We're getting too big for our breeches and too many want to turn from Him and forget/deny our founding roots in biblical principles.
There is plenty of history showing what happens to nations when they resist Him. He lifts His hand of protection, they fall and scatter among the nations. We are the superpower we've become because of His blessings--and nothing else.
For this reason, I do believe God's people are feeling a burden to draw closer to Him and pray/intercede on behalf of our nation.
Hi Jennifer, I haven't been by in a while, but noticed your title in my sidebar, and was curious!
I think the new focus is wonderful. I don't post as much as I had been, and many of my posts on my personal blog are family related, what is on my heart is what comes out in my posts...as well as in my song writing.
Deborah, It's so great to hear from you again! Thanks for stopping by. I hope your song writing is going well.
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