Who Is the Real Writer Here?
Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010
by Danni Andrew
Out of the Darkness
What is my second guess?
It's not the first, it's less!
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
My life is a bit frayed right now. When I think I know what is best I begin to wonder and those little doubts begin to creep in and I second-guess my thoughts, my dreams and ultimately what God has laid before me to do.
As my mind and my heart unraveled I began to question. I would question the blue of the sky on some days and those are the days that bring me to my knee's. My mind began to wander and my thoughts were a bit scattered. At times like these I know it's best just to pray. To reach out and search in the dark for the hand of Jesus because I've lost it somewhere along the way. In my comings and goings I simply forgot to pray.
The words of my former therapist come back to me, and I am reminded of what she used to tell me. "DJ read your own work"! It's not that I am this fabulous writer, or that I have so much insight that others should look to me for grand direction. No, it is quite the other way around. I make a mess of things when I try to write without seeking God first. My thoughts, words and attentions are muddled and fragmented. It is only when I reach out and say "God, show me what you want to be said", that the words flow and my mind is at ease. It is only then that I can put two words of this English language together and make them make sense.
The word of God flows when I get out of the way and let God be God! I reached for one of my devotional books and began to read on page one. As I turned each page I vaguely remembered each of them and I began to see a pattern form on the pages of this book. This little book of devotionals that only through God's leading and direction was able to flow from my very own keyboard.
In God's eyes my worth is huge. Yet, it is only through God himself that I can dare have two words to put together. Two words that bring me to my knees and shine that focus on Him! It is only through God's grace that I am even alive. Let alone, have anything that is worth saying or better yet, worth listening to!
My eyes have seen the pain of being face down on the floor. And my heart has known the joy of jumping up and down screaming his name. Only the name of Jesus! My life is His. No matter what plans I make, His are always better! I read several pages of that little book and now I am so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. My focus on Jesus, and only Jesus, now I must sleep. My goal of being published is a very real dream....So long as I let Jesus write the book!
(c)copyright 2010 danni andrew
It's not the first, it's less!
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
My life is a bit frayed right now. When I think I know what is best I begin to wonder and those little doubts begin to creep in and I second-guess my thoughts, my dreams and ultimately what God has laid before me to do.
The words of my former therapist come back to me, and I am reminded of what she used to tell me. "DJ read your own work"! It's not that I am this fabulous writer, or that I have so much insight that others should look to me for grand direction. No, it is quite the other way around. I make a mess of things when I try to write without seeking God first. My thoughts, words and attentions are muddled and fragmented. It is only when I reach out and say "God, show me what you want to be said", that the words flow and my mind is at ease. It is only then that I can put two words of this English language together and make them make sense.
The word of God flows when I get out of the way and let God be God! I reached for one of my devotional books and began to read on page one. As I turned each page I vaguely remembered each of them and I began to see a pattern form on the pages of this book. This little book of devotionals that only through God's leading and direction was able to flow from my very own keyboard.
In God's eyes my worth is huge. Yet, it is only through God himself that I can dare have two words to put together. Two words that bring me to my knees and shine that focus on Him! It is only through God's grace that I am even alive. Let alone, have anything that is worth saying or better yet, worth listening to!
My eyes have seen the pain of being face down on the floor. And my heart has known the joy of jumping up and down screaming his name. Only the name of Jesus! My life is His. No matter what plans I make, His are always better! I read several pages of that little book and now I am so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. My focus on Jesus, and only Jesus, now I must sleep. My goal of being published is a very real dream....So long as I let Jesus write the book!
(c)copyright 2010 danni andrew
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