Frustrated by a bout with writer's block, I whined to the Lord,
"What is happening here, Lord? I know I'm a good writer..."
Wait, what did I just say? I know I'm a good writer. I know I'm a good writer. Hmm... And it flowed so freely from my heart, too. It wasn't all that long ago that I began feeling comfortable with saying, "I am a writer." Now I'm saying, "I know I'm a good writer."
At first I was shocked that I could so boldy declare to God: "I know I'm a good writer." However, the more I pondered my statement, the more confident I became.
I take no credit for my writing ability; it is a gift given me by the God of all grace.
If a person gave me a present I wouldn't say, "This is the ugly car Jennie gave me" or "Come see the sorry excuse for a hutch the Jones' bought us for Christmas." I would exult in my gifts, relishing their beauty, grateful for the relationship that prompted such an outpouring of love and generosity.
So, go ahead. Not only is it okay to tell the world, "I'm a writer." It's perfectly fitting to tell the Lord, "I'm a good writer. Thanks to You."
