Thank you for your kind words and inspiration. Your words are music to my heart and encouragement as I continue forward.

Bless you,
Jennifer

Your blog is a work of art. Your posts are refreshing and inspiring.

I certainly identify with your questions. I have often wondered what impact, if any, my words have on the reading world. But this I KNOW–God has called me to a vocation. I am a writer. The proof is in the joy and fulfillment that comes with receiving the kind of thoughtful and involved comments that you have received following your post.

My wife and I read it together. And she wants to get back to her blog.

The Lord bless you as you continue to squeeze out the distractions and follow his lead. Remember “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord {the thing He called YOU to do}, for you KNOW that your labor in the Lord [writing/blogging] is NOT IN VAIN!” (1 Cor. 15:58).

Blessings,
David

Dishes in dishwasher? I put them away while I’m cooking the next meal.

Dust on your blog? I have dust all over my house. I rationalize that as a result of living in a 150+ year old farmhouse surrounded by a plowed field.

You didn’t mention windows. I haven’t had birds run into mine lately.

I’m always thrilled when folks visit my blogs, and I find that I’ve actually touched someone. but I started them more for me–to learn writing discipline. And for fun.

I really like what Jennifer said/quoted.

Thanks for the motivation! It’s nice to hear that others have to put “life” on hold at times to make art happen.

Everything about you says “inspiring” to me. Your art, your stories…even your tweets. I look to you as one of those people who helps me be better than I am. So glad to know you

You’re so wise to wait on the right timing. I know He’ll use your words in a big way!

Your post made me think of two things instantly:

1) I think these thoughts every time I sit down to write / paint / shoot photos / do anything creative… “does it really matter?”

2) Last week, I finished reading S. Pressfield’s The War of Art for the first time. And the final page is my favorite. I’d like to quote some here:

“Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? In the end the question can only be answered by action. Do it or don’t do it…
If you don’t do it, You shame the angels who watch over you and spite the Almighty, who created you and only you with your unique gifts, for the sole purpose of nudging the human race one millimeter farther along its path back to God…
Creative work is… a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.”

Thanks for giving us what you’ve got, Jennifer. And for inching us back toward what God intends for us to be.

For me, and for my blog, once a week is my steady balance. Any more, and I burn out. Any less, and I’m out of the habit. It’s hard to find that balance.

Thank you for sharing the creative journey…

Jennifer King

It’s a gift to be able to put thoughts to paper. I’m glad to know you and look forward to seeing more on how you see God moving.

I still struggle with comparison to those “daily” people. But then God reminds me that He has a different purpose for me – and that’s ok – for now. We all have our place and God alone knows what tomorrow holds…