My Master's Voice is 1 year and 7 months old. I did'nt have a plan or a goal when I started blogging,as a matter of fact I did not even intend to write consistently. But each time I birthed a piece,a satisfaction filled my heart and it was for this fulfillment that I came back again and again and continued writing.
I have written when I was angry, sad, grateful,happy, sick, hungry, excited, lonely, sleepy, grumpy.....and each entry has a behind the scenes story to tell.
However, the most powerful creative force was the Word of God. I've tried hard, and most of the times in vain, to try and convey the power of God's Word through my stuff, but somehow I have always fallen short.
I've had few loyal visitors to my place(mainly because they had no choice!!!! coz' I wud bombard their mailbox :-) ), some encouraged me directly and many indirectly. I am thankful to all.And even to all those readers who probably landed here by mistake.Because when I go through the analytics statistics, it kinda feels nice when I see occasional traffic from different places.
I realize that I am a terrible amateur and am working everyday to improve the clarity and completeness of my content.But when it comes to being used by God, talent and skill takes second place. His call and anointing is primary.And I am praying and believing for more strength and power in this direction.Please pray for me.
I don't know if My Master's Voice has helped anyone, but it sure has helped me. I have learned to listen more deeply to His voice and by recording the lessons learnt, I have a constant check on my spiritual life.My walk with my Master has truly become more meaningful.
I have been praying about a few new things that I want to venture into, and I want to share my wish-list with you.
1)Poetry - Lyrics.
2)Short Stories - Contemporary with a biblical backdrop.
3)Series on Proverbs.
4)Short interviews.
5)Tough issues such as Addiction,Abuse,Sex, Addiction, Pornography, etc.
6)Topical Studies.
God has given me a career to take care, and I am also juggling with higher studies.Seriously, I don't have the luxury of time.But there's one thing that I am counting on and that is God's heart. The more I stay connected, the more easily will the thoughts and words flow.That way, I wont have to spend much time thinking about content,coz' I have the Source.
I have a long way to go. And I do have dreams, but they're totally insignificant in the light of His desires. Its a privilege by itself, just to be able to live for God.
A small piece of advice before I finish, if you have something like a talent that you want to use for God, just go ahead and use it, don't wait for a stage, and don't expect that people would appreciate you and support all your efforts.
Ask God for the resources and find comfort in His Word.You may not be in the top list right away, but that is no reason to give up. Perseverance is the key.Be consistent, and always keep a check on your motives. Doing right things with wrong motives won't help you qualify God's standards. Be sensitive to the stirs of the Holy Spirit and obey without restraint.Keep your instruments consecrated. Ask for criticisms and accept them.
Make a discerning decision about whom you want to have as an inspiration, and imitate some of their good practices.
And always remember that in all the talents that you exhibit, don't build your image, rather build the Kingdom of God.The driving force behind all your endeavors must be, "He must become greater and I must become less important" - John 3:30
Sorry for becoming preachy!!, I am just trying to be mindful of your blessing [Galatians 6:10].
Believe that you'll thoughtfully pray for me.
Drop in a message!
Be Blessed. Be a Blessing!!
Love,
Callie
6 comments:
The advice was really good. I mean its very easy to get discouraged even if you are a very talented person. Using that talent for God with no encouragement is kinda hard...but like you said we should keep persevering....good job :)
I have been reading your writing from the beginning. Most of your writings are thought provoking and motivating the readers very nicely. Good Lord has given you wonderful talents that you have been consistency improving in every writing of yours.
All the best in all of your new writings wish-list.
BPS
Dear Carl,
God Bless you abundantly in your endeavours.God's blessing and guidance are already visible in your writings. Keep going.
Best Wishes!
AMGS
hi carol,
sometimes i give up myself in certain things if i do not get what i desire.But each time when i read ur blogs i feel very bad of me...Ur dedication to god is really motivating me to have a strong hope that god give good things for all of his child.
cheers to ur writings!!
Dear Cynthia
Certainly our Lord is using you in His Kingdom's furtherance. The secret of which is here; I found in your mail.
"He must become greater and I must become less important" - John 3:30
The most humble person ever did trod the earth is "Jesus Christ" and the most highly exalted far above everything is "Jesus Christ". In His name every knee should bow down and every tongue must confess Him LORD.
Also you have found the secret of being BLESSED. God bless you and make you a blessing for many. Your standard of ENG is too high for me. May it be used for His glory.
Arul
Your wish list sounds amazing and I am looking forward to more stimulating, profound posts with a good measure of self depreciating humor ;).
Keep up the good work!
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