“If I write but have no audience, it is therapy. When I share my writings with an audience, it becomes communication. I need to learn to do both and do them well. God designs the therapy at least in part for worship. But if he has led me to a writing ministry, I must find ways to break out of my journal in the prayer closet and reach my audience.” ~ Ethel Herr
How do we turn this ‘therapy’ into ‘ministry’? We find a market and get our writing out there. Have you done this?
Care to share?
September 27, 2007 - 1:17 pm
4 Responses to “From Therapy to Ministry”
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on September 28, 2007 - 1:43 am
what a powerful truth in that quote! i needed to read this tonight. thank you.
shalom to your home…
on September 28, 2007 - 12:08 pm
I have taken my prayer journal and the physical comfort of my teddy bears and combined them into an internet ministry called “Bear Witness” where I share my prayers, thoughts, ideas and praises. I find that by having even a few followers it makes me accountable to stay faithful and write. I look at circumstances and trials I face with the thought, “how would I tell others about this in a way that is glorifying to Christ”.
on October 3, 2007 - 9:30 pm
Ruth, thanks so much for dropping by! I’ve been having trouble with my admin. panel, so just now responding. Shalom to your home as well, my friend.
TerryAnn, thanks for sharing that. I’ve visited your place and it’s delightful. Love the bear theme; I’m a bit of a collector myself, especially since having grandbabies. Please visit again.
on October 30, 2007 - 5:12 pm
Ditto on what Ruth said. What an encouraging quote.