Shine On

My twitter bio says I "write to inspire". Well twitter doesn't say so, I kind of typed that in there. But is that a problem?

 

Why am I only keen on writing to "inspire". Can I not just write? Yes, My inner hearts desire is to reflect the light of Christ to the world. The darkness is not an easy place to live in, walking through steep valleys and curvy roads is tough. Everyone needs someone holding them that torch light for guidance. My prayer is to at least be that someone who can give them that battery for the torch or help spark the fire.

 

However, my problem is, I'm focussing only on  shining the light and not working on how the light needs to get turned on. I see aid workers giving their all in Syria, Africa & Nepal and feel useless. I wish I can write lyrically transformational songs that will stop a guy from committing suicide. While my heart is in the right place, I feel it isn't working the right process. Yes, maybe I could be that person who changes lives but I need to focus and work on my life as of now to make that impact

 

I get my morning coffee, walk up the fancy building to the office amongst the rest of the corporate world and wonder is it worth it? Having pondered over it, - Yes! Working with numbers, policies and finance does impact people. Not as much that I may be saving lives but I'm doing my bit to the economy and clients. I love what I do. So I guess that isn't the part I wanna change.

 

So back to my writing. I feel its my way of adding on that extra. Somewhere I can share my experiences - like the one time how God pulled me out from the pit (Crowned From The Pit). Lessons of how I learnt to cope with change & circumstances (Anybody Home?, The Rainbow). And of course those hilarious moments like how I fell off stage trying to dance with Pat Monahan from Train. Lets not go there.

 

I was checking out my blog stats/location views today and was amazed to see locations such as S.Korea & Romania there as well. I personally don't know anyone there so woohoo! Prolonged thinking over this has got me believing that the little things I do can lead me onto being a difference maker. I guess I'll never know the end product. For now, I shall continue working on the input. Walk on in living my life and sharing the bits I feel will inspire.

 

Aaron Ivey recently said this:

"Writing is extremely vulnerable! It’s terrifying, isn’t it? What if it’s stupid? Or wrong? Or doesn’t make any sense? And what’s the point if someone has already written about it, right? But, The habit of writing keeps us revisioning the things around us. Write! Write! Write!"

 

So I'm not going to worry about the output. If it'll help someone overcome depression or make a life changing decision, I'll be thrilled. If not, oh well.  So instead, I'm going to live it out and blog in the hope someone somewhere is inspired.

 

My twitter bio will still say "writes to insipire"; hoping I really do.

And I shall continue to shine on...and you should too.

Gino :)

Reference:
http://www.austinstoneworship.com/5-habits-to-kill-apathy-in-your-ministry/