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| Annette M. Irby |
"Make a
careful exploration of who you are . . . "
Do you know who you are?
Let's make a list: Christian, writer, parent? sister? brother? spouse? minister?
We wear many hats, don’t we? And it’s difficult to find a
balance. But this verse gives us permission, if you will, to explore our
creative side. To explore whom God created us to be.
This Scripture is not giving us permission to be forever
introspective and self-absorbed, but it is directing us to honor God in His
creation of us as individuals. The more we become the people we were made to
be, the more we glorify God. He’s our Creator, so when we fully personify all
the unique aspects of ourselves, we glorify Him.
Diversity.
Dawn and I often talk about books. She has certain
favorites, certain books that, for her, stand out and make her a committed reader
of a certain author. I have others. We don’t always share the same favorites. And as writers, Dawn and I write differently—from the style
and genre of our writing to the voice, we’re different. One style isn’t better or more
highly honored; they are simple different. Diverse. And thank God they are.
(Our critique partners lift a resounding cheer!)
As a writer, you have a specific voice, a specific calling,
a specific presentation to give the world of readers out there. Do you know
what your specific voice is? What your calling is? Do you know what you were
created to do? to write?
What are you
passionate about?
If not, may I suggest you pray until you find out? A lot of
times our greatest passion points to our calling. What are you passionate
about? Give yourself permission to journal your likes and dislikes. Give
yourself permission to explore who you were created to be. “Make a careful
exploration.” Next time you’re doing something you truly enjoy, ask yourself: “Is
this tied to my calling?”
If you already know your purpose, strive to be everything
you were meant to be in that calling, in your writing.
Be your creative best!
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| Husband Material |
Wyatt Hansen has no fears about commitment, but only three years have
passed since his beloved wife died, and he can't bring himself to break
their annual dinner date—that is until he meets restaurant owner, Lara
Farr. Lara doesn't have time for romance; she has a business to run. At
least that's what she tells herself so she doesn't have to admit that
commitment scares her. But Lara's business is failing, and it just may
take a miracle—or marketing analyst, Wyatt Hansen—to save it. Can Wyatt
rescue Lara’s restaurant, help her overcome her fears, and prove he is
good husband material?
This series first appeared on Seriously Write in 2009.
