I’ve felt very restless today, and it’s been a rough day emotionally. But– I did get some writing done! Small chunks keep adding up. Adding in some lines and scenes, I am loving this book and the process, even though at times it’s been painful for me too. Holy Spirit has used it to help me grow, learn, and soften my heart on some things.

I think I’ve said it before, but I love how much Jesus uses my own characters and books to help me. I read something from this post on Restless today, that asked about how maybe our most painful experiences are our deepest passions. That really resonated with me, because I thought on all God has placed on my heart, and I can see that it does seem stem from painful hurts, at least partially.

I love how God speaks through art, it’s such a vast reaching tool and method, and it’s so beautiful. As another author said (I think Jordan Raynor), we were created to create!

As a kid I wanted to be a singer, but only if I could write my own songs. I now realize, I’ve loved to sing for a long time and still do, but writing books is my calling, not songs. (although I am very passionate about music too, both books and music – very close to my heart – and a way God speaks to me regularly.)

As I sat here ready to type this blog up, this song “Restless” by Switchfoot came to me:

What did you want to be as kid, and did you realize that was your calling? Or was it in the same vein, but slightly different? Or all together completely different you know that God has for you? 🙂