Desiring to Write

I have wanted to write for almost as long as I can remember. But, there always seemed to be an excuse for not doing so.  First it was the lack of time with the promise to myself that when there wasn’t so much to do, I could be more creative and I would write. Secondly, there was the excuse of a place to write. After all, one cannot be creative unless one has a place of solitude, quiet music playing, a serene view of the mountains or seaside and a cup of tea. And , lastly, the whole idea that anyone would want to read my ramblings was foreign to me.  

Now, I have the time and the quiet place. I have quiet music available and mountains to gaze upon and a cup of tea if I choose.
 
Most of the time my creativity is the only thing lacking.

I believe all of us have been given a talent that we are to use to glorify God. I believe that if God gave us the desire to write poetry, prose, music, etc., He will also give us the creativity to do so. And, I believe that creativity comes from the heart. I have written a few poems in the past.  Those poems have not come when I sat down in a quiet place with quiet music playing, and a beautiful view. No, those poems have come during trials that have come; with tears that have fallen even as I wrote the words on a blank page. Or they have come at moments of ecstasy when a new grandchild was placed in my arms for the first time. Other times, my heart has been overcome with joy and thankfulness to the Lord.  My poetry has been written when I was heartbroken over an unjust situation or because of hurt that had been inflicted on someone  I loved.  Creativity comes from the heart and not from the expectation you or others have to create just because there is the desire.  To be able to use the creativity God has given you for His glory, you must write from the heart.

I do not know if my writing can be considered a spiritual gift but I do know His word says this:

“Take delight in the Lord,

    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

 Commit your way to the Lord;

    trust in him and he will do this.”

Psalm 37:4-5 NIV