A New Thing

Funny how I've been writing as if someone else is actually reading this. I'm going to switch gears and write as if I am jotting down ideas only to myself. It is less inhibiting for me. Besides, nobody is reading this! :)

When I thought of writing, I assumed that meant writing about my past. What a discouraging thought! All I think of is dread and depression.

But when I thought of writing from this point on,
I felt hope.

I have a perpetual calendar that I use everyday.
This is what I read today:

"Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!" ~ Is.43:18-19a

The Time is Now

I've been putting off writing for so long.
I could list all of the usual excuses. I'm sure you've heard them before.
You've Probably used them yourself.

Each time I have wanted to try something new, I've talked myself out of it
Either before I started or shortly after.
I haven't finished anything.
Lately, I've been encouraged to write, but wondered if I had anything to say.
Who would read this anyway?
Do I have anything worthwhile to contribute?
What would my focus be? What if I vent?
Who would listen?
And then came the thought, what if I wrote something
That somebody doesn't like? What would happen then?
What if? What if? What if?
Well, now I'm asking myself, What if I write?