For the Love of Writing Again

Writing is something I stumbled upon by accident. Blogging too.

I didn’t set out to become a writer by any means, but something in me (the Lord, I think) always wanted to process on paper.

Instagram barely existed when this all started, and it’s a tool I’m thankful for. But lately it’s become more of a chore and something I feel the need to “keep up with”, instead of a space to be inspired and create freely. Now, this is not a blog post about boundaries with social media or why we could all use a little break from it now and again (I’d need a whole other post to cover that). I’ll still post all sorts of stuff over there too.

This is about doing something for the love of it again.

I’ve missed just writing.

Writing whatever comes to mind in that moment and not trying to fit it into the short space and parameters Instagram allows.

Writing without having to polish and filter what I’m thinking because there’s room to be wrong.

Writing in the style I want to and not the one that’s required in the many opportunities I get to publish my work.

Writing simply because I feel compelled to share what God is teaching me and not care about the likes, comments and feedback I do (or don’t) get.

Writing because I feel like it’s what God made me not just to do but also to enjoy.

Writing because it was an outlet, something that inspired everything else I did and filled me up.

When I started blogging I didn’t care as much what people thought about it. Granted, I was 21 and thought I knew a whole lot more than I do now. But I wrote bravely and fearlessly.

I want to get back to that girl. The one who just had to put words on paper and didn’t care if people liked them or not.

I’m pretty sure blogging stopped being cool in 2017, but maybe we can make it cool again? If not, oh well! I’ll have fun trying.

So, this is my first attempt. Short, sweet and to the point to start. But hopefully it builds into a space where you can fall in love with the things God has called you to do as well. I’ll leave you with a verse I’ve been thinking about lately when it comes to this:

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Matthew 11:28-30 The Message

Until next time,

Always, Meghan