One day as I prayed for my adult
children, my mind swirled with requests concerning their health and safety, their
relationships, jobs, and finances, my daughter’s and her husband’s parenting of
our grandson, their relationships with God the Father, the insulation of their
hearts and minds against the world’s influence. My requests culminated in, “May
they seek you above all else . . . ”
I paused pondering those last words, realizing that’s
exactly what I wanted for my life. “Oh,
God, may I seek you above all else.”
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That phrase wafted about my brain the rest of the day. I’d
been considering adopting a word or phrase to focus on for the year. What did I
want to accomplish in the coming twelve months? A mental list of ambitious
goals mixed with wishful thinking notions had bombarded my thoughts as the days
of December wound down. I could think of no better focus for the year ahead
than to seek GOD above the myriad of voices clamoring for both my attention and
my allegiance.
As writers we can choose to seek fame and fortune. We can
align ourselves with the trends that promise success. Fashion our writing
content and publishing decisions around money and notoriety. Be less concerned
about the opportunity to influence the world around us than on what’s in it for
us. Or, we can pursue His will for our writing endeavors, above all other
influences. Commit to write what, when, how, and why He desires.
As Christians, we have the opportunity to minister to others
and to glorify the Lord with our writing. But that will only happen if and when
we seek HIM above all else. If we try to imitate a favored author or charge ahead
when His guidance says wait or fritter away time and energy that should be spent
putting His words to paper, we squander opportunities to be His instrument, to
bring hope and healing to a hurting world.
As the pages of a new year lay before us, waiting to be
filled, I want my overall life goals and writing agenda to be aligned with the
Creator’s. Will you join me in seeking HIM above all else in 2020?
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Thank you, Beth You've just written about our Prime Directive! May we be faithful to share all we write for the glory of God!
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