As with most of you I'm sure, we're really getting into the "busy" of the busiest season of the year. Except for 1 gift and wrapping, I've finished my Christmas shopping. Now it's just time to get the fun going and over with LOL!
Today's guest visited with us back in September, so please welcome Gail Nordskog back to our blog to share some thoughts with us.
Take it away, Gail.....
Why writing is a form of personal Therapy:
My writing as a form of personal therapy began over 30 years ago. Sometime during the Jesus Movement in the late 1970’s I gave my life to Jesus. I was given a gospel track called The Four Spiritual Laws. God used that little track to open the eyes of my understanding and for me to surrender my life to Him. I have never looked back.
Just because you become a Christian and partner with the Creator of the Universe, it does not mean you will begin to live an easy life. In fact, it may be that all hell will break out against you to try to cause you to renounce your faith. Or just simple, subtle temptations come to entice you to compromise your faith.
I learned quickly that prayer and praise are very powerful weapons in our arsenal as Christians.
2 Corinthians 10: 3-5: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
I joined a group of women who had a weekly prayer meeting. Believers who pray God’s word fervently and faithfully are sometimes called Prayer Warriors. These women were Prayer Warriors!
Do you remember the movie WAR ROOM, Miss Clara, played by actress Karen Abercrombie was a “simple” woman but a mighty woman of faith and prayer, A Prayer Warrior!
I felt like Elizabeth (played by actress Priscilla Shirer) whose marriage and life in general was falling apart but God led her to Miss Clara who taught her how to pray.
I remembered receiving journals for Christmas and birthday gifts as a little girl. They were usually pastel in color with a little key probably used to keep your little sister from reading all your hidden thoughts and telling your Mother. I hadn’t had one in years but remembered while in a Christian book store they had a wide selection of prayer journals.
I wanted to begin to write down my prayers, the cries of my heart as well as the blessings received. I wanted to be able to remember all the mighty works of God in my life and those I’ve prayed with and for over the years.
I have thousands of pages of journal writings over the years. Prayer Journaling IS my therapy.
If you have never tried journaling especially while praying, try it you’ll grow to love it, resulting in a more intimate relationship with our Lord.
Oh wow, Gail, you are so right! Writing has been a form of therapy for me and countless others. Thanks for sharing your story!
Gail has been involved in media for over two decades. She presently produces and hosts a program called Hearts of Purpose, that can be seen on her website, heartsofpurpose.com. Her book, Hearts of Purpose Volume 1: The Call brings you ten real-life stories about ten ordinary women doing extraordinary things for the Glory of God. As you read of how God called these women to service, you will be motivated to explore His call in your own life. Let this reading experience be an invitation for you to take a step closer to fulfilling your God given calling in Christ Jesus and can be found at Amazon.Gail and Jerry Nordskog live in Ventura, California, where they have raised six children, four of whom were adopted from China.
Thank you so much Gail for visiting with us today.
I hope you enjoyed our guest as much as I did, Friends and that you'll drop by each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.
Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT
6 comments:
Journaling is wonderful for so many things. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'm not quite as ready as you are Pam.
I haven't got it together for the holidays yet but am working on it, Pam.
I agree about journaling and keep journals myself. Writing as therapy is a great idea, Gail.
I always feel better when I'm writing. I feel connected with my creative self, the best part of me.
I haven't begun my Christmas shopping yet, LOL! Trying to finish polishing up a manuscript for an editing deadline. But I so agree with Gail's blog. Both prayer and writing are very important in keeping me grounded. Great post!
Sounds like an inspirational read. I enjoyed the post. Best wishes!
Wishing you much success on your book and a happy Christmas to you and your family.
Very powerful and motivating blog. Thanks for sharing.
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