Monday, February 8, 2010

Reasons for Writing


Two weeks ago I wrote my first book.  

I agonized over the pictures. 

I agonized over the message.

I agonized over the presentation.

I agonized over the cover later.

I agonized over the results I wanted.

I put it in the mail.

I waited.

And waited.

And waited.

The waiting is over.




So is the agony.


It worked!

The comical book I wrote in protest of a parking ticket passed review.  I was escstatic about the results, and it wasn't about the money. It was about the fact that something I wrote fulfilled a purpose.

As I continued to think about this today, rejoicing in my first publication, the Lord reminded me of a devotional given awhile back at the Northwest Christian Writers' Association meeting.  The presenter reminded us all that if we used our writing gifts only for publication, for monetary gain or for public recognition we were writing for the wrong reasons.  She encouraged us to write for the right reason, because we were led by the Lord and were giving the Lord glory.  If He added the blessing of publication, money and recognition, then it was because you sought Him first.  She also reminded us to remember to use our writing to minister to others through letters, emails, cards, those simple things that can bring needed encouragement and hope to a hurting soul.

It reminded me that there are greater writing victories than getting out of a parking ticket.  I am thankful for this success, I have no regrets, but  my heart always longs for spiritual purpose and spiritual success. 

We write to bring the Lord glory,
to bring the Lord of glory to others,
and to let the Lord be glorified in our lives.

And, sometimes, we write to get out of a parking ticket.

Write on!

8 comments:

  1. Good for you Mindy!! I love the reasons to write too. They are so true! As long as we give God the glory, he will choose our blessings.

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  2. That is funny that you turned your book about getting a parking ticket into a story and submitted it and it passed review. I love your writng on your blog. It always encourages me, so I gave you a sunshine award on my blog.

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  3. That's just awesome! Made me smile this morning!

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  4. And to think I'm married to this lady . . .

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  5. Congratulations

    I pray that God continues to bless you, Ron

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  6. Very creative way to challenge a ticket! Glad it worked! Thanks for the laugh!

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