Not only do spoken words cut to the heart, but written ones have the same potential. One of the things that drew me to writing was the powerful impact the writing of others has had on my life. ~ Violet Nesdoly

My friend, Violet Nesdoly is a passionate poet, writer, book reviewer, and prolific blogger. Recently I visited her devotional page for some inspiration, and her words nailed the very reasons that compel me to write in the first place. Words have impact. How many times have we been moved to action by the words of a writer? How many times have our hearts been cut to the core by truth we desperately needed to hear? Violet recalls Acts 2:37 which testifies to this:

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Violet calls it a miracle –that God can speak through words on a page or computer screen, bringing conviction, faith, and a sense of His presence to readers across the globe. As Christian writers we know the Holy Spirit dwells within, and as Violet reminds us, “deep calls unto deep in the reader.” To always be prepared to give an answer for the hope we have—this is my true calling. We have such treasure in {creative} earthen vessels!

So, with Violet, I pray, “Lord, please use my life, my words to cut to the heart.” Amen.

Stop by Christian Women Online to read A Mother’s Meddling Fingers where Violet Nesdoly is our guest columnist this month.