Edie here. I was fortunate to speak at the Mid-south Christian Writers Conference this spring and met April Thompson. April was our emcee, but is also a talented writer in her own right. When she shared this Writer's Prayer, I knew it was something I needed to hear, and something I wanted to share with you. Please give her a warm, Write Conversation welcome!
A Writer's Prayer
by April Thompson @AThompson_WREG3
April
Thompson is
an Anchor and Investigative Reporter at WREG TV News Channel 3 (CBS) in
Memphis, TN. April is an avid writer who has spent nearly 30 years
writing, reporting and anchoring television and radio news stories across the
Southeast. Her detailed and straight-forward ability to relate to all audiences
has resulted in accolades and awards. With a desire to find deeper meaning in
her work and also in her calling as a Christian, April embarked on writing her
first Christian novel. She enjoys meeting other authors, speaking to
audiences and emceeing public events. Connect with April Thompson on Facebook
(April Thompson) and Twitter @AThompson_WREG3.
by April Thompson @AThompson_WREG3
Lord you have put this desire in my
heart
to tell others through words what you
would have them to hear.
Let me use it wisely, carefully and
guided by you...
not to give myself glory or riches, but
to give you glory and those I reach a path to real living in you.
Help me to boldly write the words that
you want written
...not
afraid of judgment or condemnation, for if the words are from you, they
are true.
This is a noble calling I don't take
lightly.
You have trusted me to be a voice for
you.
Speak to me...give me the heart to
feel, the ear to hear and the courage to write.
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What a discerning prayer for Christian writers! I've just prayed it for myself and for writer friends. The Lord is surely going to bless April's venture into novel writing.
ReplyDeleteElva Cobb Martin, Pres. ACFW-SC Chapter www.elvamartin.com
Thanks for your kind words!
DeleteBeautiful prayer. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do enjoy writing.
DeleteHow appropriate! A good prayer sentiment that should remain with each Christian writer every moment of every day. What a difference it would make in what and how we write!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteApril
Beautiful prayer. Thanks for sharing it, Edie!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do appreciate Edie for sharing!
DeleteApril
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ReplyDeleteVery nice! Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteApril, I couldn't do this writing thing without the Lord. Loads of prayers go into it. Thank you for sharing your special prayer.
ReplyDeleteMay God be the ink in our pens! God is good.
DeleteApril
I loved that prayer when April read at the conference. She was such a wonderful emcee.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I enjoyed being with you.
DeleteApril
Amazing prayer, and one I will keep close to my heart. It's a good reminder to give our writing to the Lord instead of worrying about it so much ourselves.
ReplyDeleteYes, we must trust him for our words.
DeleteThanks for your kind ones.
April
April did a great job of keeping the focus right where it needed to be, as did you, Edie.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great conference all around.
DeleteThank you
April