I attended a statewide women’s conference this past weekend
with the church denomination I belong to. One of the speakers made a profound
statement that I wrote down, “Someone’s destiny may be attached to your
purpose.”
WOW! Think about your
purpose. I don’t believe our purpose is limited to one huge, main thing. It
could, and should, include being the best parent, neighbor, husband, wife,
co-worker, friend, WRITER, and just an overall good person. People are affected
and influenced by us every day, whether we realize it or not.
As a writer, you have many people under your sphere of
influence. Do you write books, devotionals, blogs? Are you on Facebook, Twitter?
Something as simple as what you post on Facebook or Twitter can impact someone’s
destiny. Read the following.
Well today was my venture back to church! I
went where I felt God leading me to City Life church and it was AMAZING! I felt
the presence of God the moment I walked in the door. Having not gone to church
in over 7 years I was skeptical and afraid of hurt again but, I was wrong! I
felt love instantly from a few people I knew and a few new family members.
(Name deleted) enjoyed class and LOVED Mrs. B and her other teacher (name unknown)! Praise and
worship was real and annointed! I have recommited my life back to God and am
ready to Dream Big! A few people have helped me with encouraging words (and may
have never known) everyday on Facebook to make this decision a little easier to
go back aside from my close circle friends I want to thank (names deleted) your
posts have been examples of true Christianity and meant lots to me.
The above was a recent post on FB. I deleted the six names
she mentioned, but mine was one of them. I was shocked because I don’t know
this person, although we have numerous mutual friends, and I’ve have never met
her. When I commented that I was touched and this made me cry, she commented: Leola McCurdy Ogle you are such an awesome example to me and I
have never met u.
I’m not awesome. I’m quite ordinary – filled with faults and
shortcomings, and yes, kindness and goodness. Yet, words that I caused to
appear in posts on FB, usually without much thought at all, has influenced
someone’s destiny.
What is your purpose as a writer? Could you possibly be the key to
someone’s destiny by the things you write? How often have any of us been
encouraged or inspired by a Facebook or blog post? How often has someone else’s words been
instrumental in speaking to our heart or spirit? Most of those writers will
never know.
Wing your words for the world to see. Someone’s destiny awaits.
What an inspiring post! Our words, whether written or spoken certainly can make a difference in someone's life. They can encourage or discourage. Build up or tear down. That must be why God says, "I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak," Matthew 12:36
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Thanks for a post that makes us stop and think!
Jan, right after the conference ended on Saturday, this girl's post appeared on Facebook. You and I even talked about the quote from the speaker, "Someone's destiny may be attached to your purpose." It's like God was saying, "Your writing CAN make a difference to someone, so don't give up."
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