Five Minute Fridays – Write
It’s that time again for Five Minute Fridays. If you’ve been following along, Lisa-Jo provides a prompt word every Friday. You are to write on this word for five minutes without worrying about misspelled words, grammatical errors, etc. Just write your little heart out!
Isn’t it funny, and quite fitting, too, that today’s word is none other than WRITE!
Ready?
Set!
GO!
As I set out on this journey to document my innermost thoughts and feelings, I write to encourage, to uplift, and to inspire. I want to be your very own personal cheerleader over here rooting you on in all that you do. I want to be your biggest fan. I want you to see yourself the way God sees you. You are so beautiful, inside and out! I write to share God’s light, love, and hope with the world.
I began this journey several years ago. It was actually back in high school when I was taking a literature class. The teacher gave us writing prompts, much like Lisa-Jo, and we were instructed to take off to see just where our imaginations would take us. I remember pouring myself out over this journal. We had to turn it in weekly so the teacher could be sure we were working on our assignments. I had page after page after page filled to the rim. AND … she LIKED it! The teacher liked it! Not only did she like it, but she encouraged me to continue on with my writing long after our class was over. This encouragement has stuck with me, and so I continue to write and pour it all out. I want to use my words to lift someone up out of the darkness that they might be surrounded in right this very minute. I want to show them love … my love and God’s love … and I want to offer hope, especially if they feel all hope is gone … It’s not sweet friend.
I write to share my heart …and hope that it blesses some one some where … even if only one person … it will all be worth it.
STOP!
February 7, 2014 @ 12:40 am
Sweet story! As a former English teacher, I think it’s so neat that your teacher was inspiring.
February 7, 2014 @ 12:49 am
Absolutely! I will forever remember this lady and appreciate her inspiration!
February 7, 2014 @ 2:37 am
I began almost the same way. Encouraged by a teacher. Let’s hear it for TEACHERS!!
February 7, 2014 @ 2:55 pm
Yea!! They make such an impact on so many lives! 🙂
February 8, 2014 @ 11:33 pm
I am so glad you write from the heart and write to encourage. We have that in common. Thanks for sharing your “write” post on Five Minute Friday.
February 9, 2014 @ 11:04 am
Thank you, Mary! We appreciate you stopping by to visit with us!
February 10, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
Continue writing from your heart because it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
February 10, 2014 @ 7:36 pm
Thank you so much, Amy!
February 10, 2014 @ 8:54 pm
I also hope to encourage others through my writing…I desire to share what God has done and is continuing to do in my heart hoping it will uplift someone who might be struggling in the same way…I have lots to learn! 🙂 Have already learned some important things in our (in)courage group.
February 10, 2014 @ 11:31 pm
Kelley, you are on the right track, and I have faith in your abilities to touch the world with your heart!