Growing up, I went through so many phases of different things that I wanted to be when I "was older." A professional ice skater. Thankfully, I realized I was too clumsy for that. Show jumper on my own horse in the Olympics. I held onto this one a bit longer, but this too I eventually let go of when my horse obsession faded, and God placed a special calling on my life. A lawyer. Nah, too much college. A chef. That is until I realized I not only can't cook, but I also strongly dislike it. So many different ideas, goals, and ambitions. But the one thing I've always wanted to be in the depths of my heart that has never changed? A writer. I decided that from the moment I held a pen and discovered that I could use it to create stories and worlds that were my own. I knew it from the moment my creativity first got the best of me and I ached to develop characters that only my mind could see. I understood it more clearly from the first time my fingers touched my shiny new keyboard of my first laptop. From the time I was eight years old, I knew God made me to write. Of course, I've been writing pretty much since I could hold a pen. But when I was eight? Well, everything changed. A simple creative writing assignment for homeschool turned into a story that I couldn't get enough of. I had to write more, I had to tell more about the life of this girl I had created on my own. Would anyone read it? Probably not. But did I care? Nope. All I cared about was writing. Soon enough, however, I ached for others to read my writing. I dreamed of the day I could write and hundreds of people would read it. I dreamed of the day I could type out a blog post and get a response. I dreamed of the day people would hold my words in printed form, the way I held and cherished others books. I dreamed of the day when my writing would not only impact other's lives, but inspire them too. And if you would've told my young self that I would be standing here today, I might not have believed you. Writing has been my life and my dream for so many years, that it has become a part of me. Writing is no longer something that I do. But being a writer is who I am. I'll be the first to tell you...although it is the love of my life, writing is far from easy. Writing is hard. Writing is messy. Writing is frustrating. And sometimes writing makes me want to give up. For anyone who thinks that writing is a simple, easy, or small task, you are wrong. To think that writing is an easy job is to be severely misled. Writing is the hardest job that I've ever had. Yet I would never trade writing for any other job in the world. With that being said, this is for you...the writer. These are my words to remind you why what you are writing is so very, very important. You see, maybe you feel like giving up. Maybe you feel like your writing isn't important because you honestly aren't reaching that many people. Maybe you assume you could never make money off of your writing, so you should pursue something else instead. Maybe you think your writing doesn't really matter in the end. And you, my friend, would be wrong. Writing is going to take everything you have. But it's going to be worth it. Yeah, maybe not many people do read what you write. But you know what? Write anyway. You have no idea the impact you could make on the person who does read what you share. Your writing is important, because writing is a gift from God. God is the Master Storyteller. He has written the greatest Story of all time throughout history and He made you a part of that story. He is the King of creativity. If God has given you the gift and the calling to write, you must realize the importance of this calling. Every word you right has the possibility of changing someone's life. Sometimes you may hear about the impact your words made, but often you won't. Your writing is important, because it is your responsibility to give back to God what He has given to you. He has given you this gift. He has given you this calling. Using your writing for anything less than His glory would be a shame. Your writing is important, because you have something to say. The burning message in your heart that you want others to hear? That matters. The words you ache for others to read? They matter. Don't let anyone--especially yourself--tell you otherwise. I'm telling you right now...what you have to say is important. So go out and say it.
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Bella Morganthal
8/8/2017 09:36:58 pm
Thank you so much, Beth! <3
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8/7/2017 08:42:23 pm
My eyes filled with tears as I read this. I am just starting out on my journey of “real writing” (aka actually devoting time and energy to it). I agree that it is hard and discouraging, but I have to look through the eyes of faith to see the fulfillment that is to come! Thank you for sharing such an encouraging and uplifting post. ❤️ God bless!! Love,
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Bella Morganthal
8/8/2017 09:38:15 pm
Mykaela! Thank you so much for your sweet comment <3 Keep on keeping on this writing journey!
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8/11/2017 03:58:55 pm
This was really inspiring! Thank you and GOD Bless you for what you do for HIM!!!
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Bella Morganthal
8/13/2017 07:11:45 pm
Thank you so much!!
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Olivia Bell (aka Livy)
8/17/2017 03:51:32 pm
This was so good and encouraging as I write my first novel! You have a way of speaking right to me, Bella! <3
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Bella Morganthal
8/18/2017 06:46:21 pm
Aw, praise God! I'm SO EXCITED (did I mention excited??) about your first novel!! :D :D
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