My heart was stirred up this past week as I had the wonderful privilege of reading a dear friends blog. There was no doubt a gentle tug on my heart as I had a good reminder to never stop writing. Now that I have two precious and beautiful girls, I definitely want them to know how much their mother loved to write. I was challenged to write often, daily if I can about things that are taking place in my life. My dear friend, Lizzy Grant, who is precious and absolutely has a huge heart for God, shared something so sweet about her grandfather in whom she calls 'Opah'. Her Opah told her that she had a gift and the Lord wants to use it to minister to others and that when we write things out even if it's just about daily life stuff, it's storing up a legacy for future generations. Amen and Amen! I believe this to be true!
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to write. I remember when my oldest sister went off to college I used to write her stories and send them to her. She always praised me for writing those stories. I also remember when I was six years old, I learned how to write letters and got to send my first letter to another little girl. I loved it! I had gained a pen pal. So writing has always been something I've enjoyed to do, it has been very therapeutic for me. Even though it may not always makes sense to others, it tends to make sense to me.
If you have a passion for writing, I encourage you to write. Please don't stop! As for me, I totally needed a gentle tug by the Lord, a push and no doubt a simple reminder. Sometimes we need to be pushed a little! I had my little push a couple of days after reading this particular blog. If anyone knows my husband, he is a huge fan of roasting coffee and on this certain day he needed me to step in and help him roast since he was at work. I was so hesitant that I just told him, "No babe, you know that I don't function well like this!" I told him, "You have to show me, I just can't learn by you telling me over the phone." Thankfully, Micah was so gracious with me, he gently said to me,"Babe, I will walk you through it!" And of course I changed my mind. I totally roasted my first batch of home roasted coffee and it was a success. He was so proud of me and totally believed in me and having him push me along allowed me to accomplish the roast.
Being able to read my friends blog got me so deep in my heart as tears fell from my face, I felt as though the Lord had asked me "Why haven't you written lately daughter?" Sometimes we don't feel motivated or encouraged to do so. But the Lord is faithful to see you through! Just as my dear friend encouraged me to write, I will encourage you to do the same. (Whoever you are!) I will send out a gentle tug and a push your way!
I want to write and continue this as long as the Lord allows! I want to be able to share with those around me what the Lord has done and continues to do for me. I want to leave a legacy for future generations, starting with my very own children, Lena and Sophia.
In Him,
Rose
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