Sunday, May 22, 2011

In a Christian Writer's Life: Writing talent and spiritual gifts

In a Christian Writer's Life: Writing talent and spiritual gifts In reading I Cor. 12, I realize anew that our Father in Heaven has given me several gifts. And through the years, I have used a gift for a season, then that was over and another mission was given to me.
I have been told my man that I have the gift of prophecy. One preacher even told me that I have the office of Jeremiah. I rejected all of these as man's words. Then I learned that telling about Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. So I guess we all have some of this.
As I read the Scripture, I know that God has given me wisdom and knowledge. I am a retired teacher, but I still teach by writing on facebook and other places. I had a book published in 2010. I am having book signings now. This writing came to me one morning in Jan. of 2010 at 6:00 am. I am NOT a morning person, but the title of this book and line of words were going across my inner eyes. I had to get up, go to the computer and get Word fired up. I wrote for 13 hours that day. I didn't have to think about the words, they just came. So I know it is the work of the Holy Spirit.
I also have a strong faith that keeps me alive when my life would be so hard to live. God touched my heart when I was about 6 years old. I was born again at age 11. And I have walked with Him, fellowshiped with Him for all my life which has reached 68 years.
I also have the gift of distinguishing of spirits. This has gotten me into trouble in my early adult life before I knew how to use this. But I can tell what spirit is in a person without meeting that person. Then, after talking with him/her, I get that spirit affirmed.
So, God uses what He gave me as He wants to. I am sold out to Him. I meet with Him each morning for fellowship. Then, the rest of the day, I do what the Holy Spirit leads me to do. That is why I am writing this.
Thanks, Sandy

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Buying My Book

The Simplicity of God's Plan may also be purchased from WestBow Publishing online and ordered at most bookstores. If you want to purchase one from me, you may do so by Paypal. Just let me know when you are doing this.