I recently had the pleasure of attending a Writers Conference where I met fellow writers from around the United States. This group of writers included those who were just beginning their writing journeys to those who’d just published their first books to those who’d published many books! The experience was enlightening because of the encouragement that was shared between us all; it was good knowing that we all had similar feelings about our writing journeys. Also, that we aren’t alone in the journey because our feelings, & overall experiences, weren’t isolated to us alone.
I’ve been in the process of writing my first book for a few years or so now. I can admit that there has been fear along the way & there have been times where I’ve wondered if I could do it. However, I can also say that I’m further along than I ever have been & I am excited about how far I’ve come. There’s still a more to write & complete, but it’s certainly not like it was on Day 1 of the process. I will finish it.
My writing journey has revealed to me things about myself that I didn’t know existed & other things that I need to work on. One of these things include the ability to encourage myself in the same manner that I encourage others. I can say that the majority of the time I’m sharing something with others, while encouraging them, it’s for me too. But in mentioning this, I’ve put more emphasis on the share & encouragement of those around me to push them, to show them what God says about them, & to let them know that they can do what they set out to do. There isn’t anything wrong with this because I know it’s a God-given gift of mine, but I do have to “put my own mask on,” as they say on the airplanes, too. I’m learning more about how to do this.
So, while encouraging myself in this posting, I want to encourage you to let you know that you can do what you set out to do. Don’t let fear or doubt get in the way & be sure to spend time with God so He can reveal His will & purpose for you. If you are in doubt & are fearful, know that only you can do what God has called you to do the way that He’s called you to do it! Just as my fellow writers & I discovered at the conference, there is no comparison nor competition. Yes, we may all be writers, but each of us has a distinct journey & purpose for writing. Sure, we can each be writing about the same topics at times, but my experiences & background can only be used to produce the stories and/or books that only I can.
Know that God has something specifically in store for each of us! Don’t give up & take a step off the shore to see what’s beyond it for you. Live beyond the self-imposed limits or doubts. I plan to do the same!
Remember:
You can do it & so can I!
Until next time.
Blessings,
© Lisi P, 2020
