The challenges I need to overcome in order to pursue my passion and purpose for writing and creativity are the ones between my ears.
I recently got shortlisted in a hook-for-a-book contest. My nonfiction project is regarding a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. But my brain has been badgering me while I attempt to complete a book proposal for the final part of the contest.
I realized it’s a huge blessing to be shortlisted. I don’t want to waste this opportunity to have some publishing professionals I deeply respect give me advice on my work. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the grand prize. Yes, there’s a bigger prize for the winner. My goal is to get my proposal done and follow the suggestions that get sent back to me. I know I’m a student. I crave to improve my craft.
But my brain is battering me with unhelpful critiques regarding my dreams. It’s telling me I’m too little to aspire to big things.
I can’t argue about being little. What I can say is God delights in using small things to confound the largeness in the world. If God calls us to a project, He’ll help us complete it. What happens after that isn’t our business to bother with.
Our duty is to obey.
The inspirational writing life isn’t about the writer.
It’s about what God wants to say and do through those who are ready to write for Him.
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
P.S. I covet a prayer or two as I attempt to complete my proposal on time. I’m almost done. Thank you from the bottom of this writer’s heart.
