Write About What You Know…

They say to write about what you know…whoever “they” are. Well, my friends here is what I know. If you are looking for a blog that is perfectly written by a perfect person, you won’t find that here. I’m scarred, broken, and I’m sometimes a little too passionate about things. I have faults, but then again don’t we all? I make mistakes, have doubts, and I second guess myself. Let’s just be real from the start- none of us have it all together, especially me. But we sure do like for others to think we do, wouldn’t you say? Would you want everyone to know your deepest secrets, your sins, the things you struggle with and the fears that tear you up inside? I’m guessing not, but honestly if I don’t share some of these things with you, I am not being obedient in the calling that God currently has for me. I have been disobedient if you want to know the truth. I have wrestled with writing these things down and then sharing them on a blog, on the internet, on the world wide web for crying out loud. I mean once it’s out there, it’s out there.

I have always wanted to write for as long as I can remember. I have this fascination with words and the way they can make you feel. A good speech can get you pumped up enough to make you feel like you are ready for battle or like you are going to compete for the gold medal in the Olympics! And I mean you are in- all in, feeling like nothing can stop you! Can’t you just hear the theme song from Rocky III, “The eye of the tiger…the thrill of the fight…” Sorry I got lost in the music for a minute. See lyrics to songs- again words. However, words can also tear you down, make you cry and even give you a feeling of less than. When you overhear them say…”Who does she think she is?”… “She has got to be kidding me with that outfit.”… “She is so weird, did you know she has all these crazy fears that don’t make sense?” I have had those feelings, the “less than” ones. Right now as I am typing this, my nemesis fear is breathing down my neck. That’s right…. fear. Fear of what if, fear of what will “they” think, fear of what happens next? But I have realized that I cannot live my life in fear. God has made that very clear to me, and I am so thankful that He has. My love for words continues to lead me to God’s Word-The Holy Bible. Searching through the pages of this living, breathing, book of holiness where God so lovingly speaks to us. These are words of life, redemption, salvation, deliverance, and the ultimate truth.
Truth that you and I need to hear.

-I say, “I feel so alone.”

* God says, “I am right here, I will never leave you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)

-I say, “I am so broken & such a mess. If everyone really knew the real me…”

*God says, “I knit you together in your mother’s womb, you are fearfully and                          wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)

-I say, “I’m scared to death.”

*God says, “I am with you, & I have not given you a spirit of fear.”                               –                (2 Timothy 1:7)

 
Hold on to these truths as I do. Now begins a new chapter in my life. One of obedience and doing what God has called of me, and that is writing to Him. Writing what He places on my heart, using my experiences and life stories to share His goodness and saving power with others. So whether 2 people read this or 22 do- I am choosing to take that step of obedience. This is for You, God and the words You constantly speak into my life.
Can’t wait to hear from you…

Write around the corner,

Faithfully His,

Heather