Why?

Starting 2010 fresh, our church participated in a 21-day fast with other churches across the world. Our goal: to focus our hearts on God and His purpose. We prayed for the local church and the Christian church worldwide. We prayed for our families, our work, our ministries. You name it, and we probably prayed for it at some point.

When I laid my own life before God, my prayer was quite simple... Why? Why God have you filled me with this overwhelming passion to write? What's your plan with it?

I have written all my life. When my mom and I fought, because I'm stubborn and prideful (see this post) we fought often, I wrote her long letters of explanation - sometimes with a bit of apology thrown in. I definitely should have apologized more and explained less... but the point is, we worked it out through written word.

Pre-internet (a very long time ago, indeed) I wrote long letters to my grandmothers, sharing stories of college life. When my maternal grandmother's vision began to fade, I painstakingly printed letters to her with bold marker in large print.

During our 21-day fast, Haiti's devastation struck. Our church prayer focus changed. We prayed for Haiti. In no time, my husband was there. Through this little blog, God gave him and his team a voice to share their story. I posted entries, often tearfully, simply amazed that He had orchestrated the trip and the story.

I don't write for my own glory. Read a few posts - my ugly warts are all here! Those warts, though, draw me closer to God. They allow me to share the gift of His wonderful redeeming love. I'm not a singer. I don't play piano. I write.

Dear God, May my words bring you glory. May the lessons from my own life minister to others as You minister to me. I adore You. Thank you for this passion You have given me. Amen

* When you visit, please feel free to share your thoughts. Our faith is strengthened when we are open and honest with each other. If you have a need, ask other readers to pray. When God reminds you of how He has worked in your life, let us all know. Praise Him for all He has done and will continue to do. I am only one voice... I write to God.