Story of My Life

I'm sorry everyone, I attempted to post yesterday, but our internet in Puerto Rico goes in and out a lot.

I find that I am very discontent with the monuments that I attempt to build for myself. Most idols I build for myself is located in my writing or the success of my stories. While I'm not sure if I expect much of myself as a writer to write things that last amongst the masses into eternity, I do find that I place a lot of self-worth in my stories. There is worth I place in these idols, and I have a hard time listening to God's voice when He tells me that it doesn't matter what I build up for myself. There's comfort knowing that if something happens to me, the stories I wrote will live on through the people who I have shared my stories with. But I know that eventually, these stories will fade.

I've been thinking of ways to make the Gospel the heart of my stories. While there are stories that are very powerful, no story is more powerful that the Gospel. And I believe that God has a bigger plan for my stories than I could ever dream. Plans to use them for His praise and worship.

Lord, help me use the gifts that You have given me. Not to build up trophies for myself, but to build up your kingdom. Even though stories are just words on a page, please use it for Your honor and glory.