It’s the seventh day of vacation and I’m resting after six days of creating, like God did in the beginning, only I suspect God wasn’t drinking a beer and reading Stephen King’s Bag of Bones.
But he may have been sitting by the water like I am. Staring at the way it ripples like gold-spun threads and thinking about the way it makes me feel rested and whole, in the same way creating does.
I’m writing books these days and it’s a dream come true except for the fear in it all. The fear of not doing it well. The fear of being exposed for the mess I am. But it’s relieving as well, kind of like a long run or a meditation. It’s relieving in the way that anything good for you is, even when it’s hard...
(join me for the rest of this post over at Prodigal Magazine (click here), where i'm giving away a copy of my new book? but first, please link up with us below! thank you friends.)
every wednesday and thursday, we gather together to celebrate redemption. here are the details:
1. link up a post (old or new) that you feel is 'broken' or 'imperfect' or somehow redemptive
2. put the 'imperfect prose' button at the bottom of your post, so others can find their way back here (see button code in right-hand column of my blog)
3. read other's prose, and encourage them!
won't you join us, here? in which we "walk each other home"? (ram dass)
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Trying to focus on worship, and prayer. Emily have no fear - write your books.
ReplyDeleteWow, Emily... this is amazing. A million congratulations (1000 MABROUK). I'm so pleased for you. And constantly impressed by how honest you are and how you use these open discussions to deepen relationships - that's a huge gift.
ReplyDeleteThe fear and the imperfect will make your writing a masterpiece, friend, because it will make it real. Blessings!
ReplyDelete"I am a tattoo of God on the skin of the earth."
ReplyDeleteIt's that beautiful, soul reminder, that what we do matters.
Thank you for sharing your heart today. Beautiful as always.
Love you & your writing, friend! Thanks for hosting & God bless!
ReplyDelete"It’s relieving in the way that anything good for you is, even when it’s hard..." Great write Emily. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what wonderful works you produce.
ReplyDeleteyou always have an uncanny way of exposing your raw heart in words.
ReplyDeleteI think I linked up twice - please delete one! I'm so terribly sorry. Technology and I have a shaky foundation.
DeleteI've missed you since I've been off the blogging circuit. It's great to read you again -- and may you writing be out there for even more readers. You have such a gift.
ReplyDeleteMissed you.
oh friend, i've missed you too! been thinking about you and wondering how you are... thank you for always encouraging me. xo
DeleteThis was beautiful, em. Thank you.
ReplyDeletei dunno, i kinda like the thought of god drinking a beer and reading stephen king....smiles....you know you write well em and your books will touch lives, much as you have yourself...
ReplyDeletewas here last night and hit up a few old friends to see what they are up to...smiles.
thanks brian. your encouragement means the world. and yes, i like that image of God too :) hope you are doing well...
Deletelove that photo, and your banner, too-the colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeletei'm struggling with exposure these days, too. but to hide from it seems to cloak the rawness, seems to hide truth...
so glad your dreams are coming true. it's a delight to read your words.
xo
Love your feminine ways! You speak His language. :) Praying for your book release.
ReplyDeleteThe authenticity of your words and the beautiful way you arrange them on a page reveal the love you have inside of you. And, love overcomes all fear. And, love can make a beautiful mess. :)
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteI so love coming here. I always leave refreshed. May God continue to bless you as you create. I don't even mind the image of God resting on the 7th day with libation..we are He, yes? Created in His image?
God's peace and good to you.
I love how you are so authentic and not afraid to let it all hang out. I love that about you. So much! I've been a Christian for about 14 yrs and am always amazed at the legalistic nature of the church. I drink a glass of wine now and again, but I keep it a secret from people at church and some people would freak out if they knew the Preschool Director was drinking! And Stephen King? Never! Sometimes I think I'm too messy for church.
ReplyDeletelol me too amber. we're all too messy for church. but none of us are too messy for Jesus. love you.
DeleteFear of being exposed for the mess I am..oh yeah, I get that.
ReplyDeleteAnd you were drinking a beer! My old church made anyone that worked for them sign an oath that they would not drink, along with a list front and back of other things. My heart and my church started to divide within me. Love your raw honesty, thank you so much for being real!
I love love loved this post - mainly the idea of living out the feminine side of God and the importance of creating, and partnering with God in that - and EVERYTHING! Your words are so gentle and powerful, and this has really challenged me to once more rest in Him and see my writing as partnering with Him. Thank you - this has changed my heart today.
ReplyDeleteP.s. really excited with you - the book is almost here and I can't wait to read it!
Your words are beauty, grace, hope and life. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteoh, how i LOVED this, and how i needed this. i am feeling so overwhelmed with this new life that i am caring for, and this breathed life to my soul.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emily, I loved this post.
ReplyDeleteHeading over!
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