What does one have to do to achieve a big idea, perhaps a
long-awaited dream that can almost—almost—be tasted? It is hard work,
lots of prayer, and a resolution to be whatever you want to be
(Stonewall Jackson).
So I have resolved.
Once
I resolve I don't give up. Even if it means a very long period of
time. Weeks. Months. Even years. But I don't think it will be that long.
Due to a recent thrust from my supportive parents, I have begun another journey. This one also entails tears, hard work, lots of prayer,
support, encouragement, but is in fact a different category.
It entails days upon days of writing. Experience. Questions. Answers. Searching. Siblings. Scripture. Stacks of books. A cluttered desk. Throbbing temples. Aching hand. Weary eyes. Hopeful heart. Excited dreams. Prayer and Thanksgiving.
But for what?
I have been greatly disturbed and saddened by an overwhelming amount of brothers and sisters who do not get along...Quite frankly, there just isn't enough material out there in the Christian, and more particularly, the Reformed worldview...That is why, with lots of prayer and support from my family, I begin this project: the quest for a happy, peaceful, flourishing, harmonizing, free-from-antagonism-but-not-completely-perfect home...more specifically, sibling friendship.
"I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." -Isaiah 6:8
There is plenty of fiction out in the world—most of it being junk—but I, as a Reformed young woman wanting to advance the kingdom of Christ and glorify Him in everything I do (man's chief end), realize that there is more to life than fantasy and make-believe. Something more important. What about "real life"? What about the problems we face, particularly in our crumbling homes and families? What about leaving a legacy to my seven siblings, my own children, and other families in the years to come? Will I not want to leave behind me a vision for future generations? What about the generation here and now? Everyone wants their life to count for something, to have a purpose to everything they do. For the Christian this means to glorify God (1 Cor.10:31) and bring every thought captive to His Word (2 Cor.10:3-5).
My writing desk
Even writing a book.
Surely I've given enough hints for you to know what my big idea is by now...
Surely I've given enough hints for you to know what my big idea is by now...
2 comments:
Hi Rachel!
It is wonderful to hear that you're writing a book. I know this might be premature to ask... but what kind of writing is it? I was quite challenged with a certain part you spoke about in the post, "There is plenty of fiction out in the world—most of it being junk—but I, as a Reformed young woman wanting to advance the kingdom of Christ and glorify Him in everything I do (man's chief end), realize that there is more to life than fantasy and make-believe. Something more important."
That really spoke to me! You see I am also writing a book, "The Crown of Life". It is a historical fiction set during Ancient Rome. At the beginning my purpose in writing this story was to encourage other young people to surrender their whole lives for Christ and live for His glory. Sadly as I've been writing and got into the pressure of having the material acceptable for possible publishers, I've been concentrating on enhancing the literary worth of the book and not as much on the spiritual side. Your post has helped me remember the whole reason of me starting to write and I hope will get me back on track!
May God bless you in your journey of writing and may it be for His glory!
Love from your sister in Christ,
Joy
Not premature to ask at all...as a matter of fact I gave a few hints. =) I'm writing a book for brothers and sisters because of the lack of material on the subject. There is already a great book on the subject written by Sarah, Stephen, and Grace Mally entitled "Making brothers and Sisters Best Friends," but I thought I would write a book as well, from a slightly different standpoint. Besides, with all the difficulties in our homes today, we can't get enough material out there!
How fascinating that you are writing a book (and I love Ancient Rome)! I'm glad that I could be of some help!
Thank you so much! I hope your work is blessed as well!
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