Note: This is a repost from my Beholding God blog.
In the bottom drawer of a file cabinet, I just discovered a thick folder filled with “poems and inspiration.” I thumbed through it as I searched for examples to use in my message for ladies Bible study. Out fell this green card.
It’s signed “Beverly.” My brain strains toward a faint recollection of a women’s speaker who visited our little church in Tampa. I cannot remember the article she speaks of.
The card sports a push pin hole, so it must have once resided on a bulletin board for inspiration and encouragement. I think it deserves a frame now.
I heart this card, and I breathe a prayer of thanksgiving for Beverly, for BBA, who took the time to send it and affirms me once again–25 years in the future.
“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:11
“And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ~1Thessalonians 5:14
Copyright © 2009 by Sandra Heska King
I saved ALL my graded writings from a high school creative writing course. While going through some stuff recently I found my writing folder. As I read through the notes that my writing teacher left it encouraged me.
I have never thought of myself as a writer and still don't. I just know I love to write. But over and over he wrote "Sharon, keep writing, you express yourself well." and "don't give up writing, pursue it."
I don't know that I will ever see my name "in print" but I was encouraged and reminded that I need to continue finding the time to do what I love the most and that is to write – even if it's just my blog!
Love you my sister.
Sharon, you write. You bleed. You bless.
Pursue it.
You are a writer!
Love you back!