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Monday, March 12
I recently entered a contest, for which I did not win, by the way, for limericks about writing. Here’s my entry...
Oh, well! Only rarely does poetry strike my soul. However, this one is a little better...
Awaiting my fingers to begin.
Obviously, it’s about writing also. But this post isn’t about writing. I used writing as an analogy. Just as any writer, artist, or composer uses a blank paper or canvas to display his or her work, so, too, do we.
This post is about the blank page God gives us of each day. It is to be filled for His glory with all that we say, do, and think. His plan and purpose will fill each 24 hours in the best way possible...if we follow them.
However, in all the daily hubbub of a busy schedule of running errands, working (and some working two jobs), appointments, emergencies, cleaning the house, or whatever, we get sidetracked and leave God out of our day.
Therefore, Paul exhorts us...
*“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Col 3:17 NIV)
*“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Col. 3:23 NLT)
Each day’s activities will be gathered up and, on Judgment Day, they will show how well we filled each blank page of our lives. Paul said that each person’s work will be shown for what it is, because it will all be brought out into the light. “It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work.” (1 Cor. 3:13b NIV)
What are you writing on today’s blank page? Does it glorify God? Is it fireproof?
That is a beautiful illustration - and as one who just spent 3 days unable to write, I felt it deep within!!
Hugs today,
Bina
Beautiful, Lynn, as are your wordseach time I visit...as is your gracious heart. "Is it fireproof?" Love that question! Because only Love -- Who we live for, Who lives in us, Who we pour out onto the canvases of others' lives -- is fire, storm, war, weapon and illness proof! Blessings to you!
Wonderful post, Lynn.
That is a lovely poem in a wonderful post, Lynn! You do a great job of filling each blank page of your blog and your life. Thank you for the inspiration you always provide!
Great poem Lynn, I love it and I have no clue why you didn't win a price :)
Thank you all for commenting. I'm sorry I haven't responded sooner. I haven't been feeling well. Fibro has been acting up. I so appreciate your taking time to read and comment. Bless you!
I love a blank page, a blank canvass, a new day, each waiting for the first stroke of pen, of brush, or thought. The possibilities seem endless. I wish I could continue the enthusiasm after I am half way through the prose, the art and the day. Our bodies weaken, we become discouraged. We do need to find a way to be more impregnable to disappointment and struggle. And yes, keeping our eyes on Him will give us the strength and inspiration we need. Another great post, Lynn.