THE WRITING DESK

In the Seeds Bible Study available on this website, we are looking at our writing gift or other abilities in relation to Christ's imminent return. This study segment also includes topics: "Looking Up", "Looking Ahead" and "Looking For Opportunities"
What is your goal in these days?


PREPARING FOR CHRIST'S RETURN, AND YOUR WRITING OUTLOOK:
Looking Over Your Objectives

KEY VERSE II Timothy 1:3-7 "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man strive for Masteries, yet he is not crowned, except he strive lawfully. An husbandman that laboreth must first be partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. "

Comment: For whom do you set your objectives? What affairs, or whom may be an obstacle to your goals? Whom do you choose to please?

ADDITIONAL VERSES Hebrews 10:25, I John 4:2, Galatians 6:9.

PRAYER "Father, help me now to keep your kingdom in focus. With the days ahead, allow me to work as if laboring for the King. I pray that the words I write will be meat and salvation for someone, will encourage someone who has stumbled, or for someone who labors in the ripe fields for your purpose. Thank you Lord, for your gift in me. Help me to use in wisely. I love you Lord. Amen."

JOURNAL CONSIDERATIONS Now is the time to take a new look at what you are doing with your writing, with messages that God has given you with which to teach, or with your other gifts. What will you give the King? Write a new plan for this coming year. Write in goals that are manageable for you. Pray over them.

HOMEWORK Write in a shopping list style those things that you will need to accomplish the goals you've set. Who will supply your needs? How will you obtain them? Write what each item is worth to you. Write what each item is worth to Christ Jesus.

NATURE WRITERS HOMEWORK Write about how you labor in your yard or garden. Be creative. Write about the supplies you will need. Who will supply them? How will you use each tool or item? Compare this essay to God's plan for you.

~April Boyer © 2006 2007 All rights reserved. Copy only by permission.

April Boyer is a free lance writer in mid Ohio, wife, mother of two and Gramma Apple to two precious gems. She has published more than 47 articles in regional and national magazines and newspapers, and additional devotionals in e-zines. She is the retired founder and director of the 6-year old Ashland Area Christian Writer's Guild, and has printed a handbook, How to Establish a Christian Writer's Group, available for sale through her website http://aprilboyer.com. Pages on the website include her own writing services, writer's tips, encouragement, inspiration and a Bible study. Please mail requests or questions to April through her website contact page. AprilB

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