Your Unique Voice

I am reading this particular book for the third time. The first time I read it was September of 2002 for a class I was taking at Bethel Seminary. Then I read this book again in the fall of 2006 while in the Spiritual Directing program at Living Word. Right now, in 2008 I'm reading it again. I guess this means I'll read it in 2010, should I follow the pattern. This quote by Eugene Peterson, which is noted in the book, caught my attention. I keep reviewing it over and over, it's very rich, maybe you will find it intriguing as well...

Something very different takes place in the life of faith: each person discovers all the elements of a unique and original adventure. We are prevented from following in another's footsteps and are called to an incomparable association with Christ. The Bible makes it clear that every time that there is a story of faith, it is completely original. God's creative genius is endless. He, never fatigued and unable to maintain the rigors of creativity, never resorts to mass-producing copies. Each life is a fresh canvas on which He uses lines and colors, shades of lights, textures and proportions that He has never used before.

I am reminded that each of us has a valuable and unique voice, unlike any other voice in the world. No need, then, to compare ourselves with any one else. We have OUR voice, given specially to us, by our Creator God.

As a writer, how are you using your "one of a kind" voice? How do you sense God wanting you to use this gift? What holds you back from developing your written voice? Be encouraged...He gave you this voice, for some to write, for some to paint, etc. He is with you, maybe you feel His gentle nudge? How will you respond to Him?

Enjoy the journey ~

Oh yeah - the book is called "Spiritual Mentoring ~ A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction" by Keith R. Anderson and Randy D. Reese. Excellent book if you are interested in going deeper with your relationship with Jesus.