Never say never.
This is truly a cliche' of epic proportions. And yet, like so many cliches' before, it's truth is undeniable. Almost invariable, when I make a never statement, it becomes real in my life. I said I'd never live in the Houston area and BAM, I spent seven years there. Is said I'd never stand in front of people and speak, and again, it came to pass.
My good friend and author, Beth Vogt, coined the phrase you see on the image below. It was too good, and too true, not to pass along.
So when have you walked through the never door? If you haven't ever, what's keeping you!
I also invite you to use this image any way you like online. Post it to your blog, share it on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, anywhere you'd like. All I ask is that you keep it intact, with my website watermark visible.
This is truly a cliche' of epic proportions. And yet, like so many cliches' before, it's truth is undeniable. Almost invariable, when I make a never statement, it becomes real in my life. I said I'd never live in the Houston area and BAM, I spent seven years there. Is said I'd never stand in front of people and speak, and again, it came to pass.
My good friend and author, Beth Vogt, coined the phrase you see on the image below. It was too good, and too true, not to pass along.
So when have you walked through the never door? If you haven't ever, what's keeping you!
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| "God's best is often found behind the doors marked never." -Beth Vogt |
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Edie, I too said "never" to a few jobs. I said I would never want to be a radio announcer. I worked in Christian radio for 12 years. I also thought I would never write fiction. My son and I are working on a fiction novel right now. I love when God opens those "never" doors and shows us something so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCherrilynn, I think we all have used that word! Good thoughts, Blessings, E
DeleteBoy, is this ever true. Saying "Never" is like pushing a button...it really does start something.
ReplyDeleteTheresa, you are right - it IS like pushing a button! Blessings, E
DeleteI also said "never" to teaching middle school and that's exactly where God placed me for 12 years. Although challenging, I loved it. He really does know best. Now He has me in the most unbelievable place yet -writing. :)
ReplyDeleteMelanie, it really is amazing the things God can do through us when we finally accept His plan! Blessings, E
DeleteI learned long ago never to say "never" if you don't want it to turn into "absolutely."
ReplyDeleteSandra - ABSOLUTLY! Blessings, E
DeleteI said I'd never be a public speaker--far too scary! I've been teaching for the last 13 years and speaking for 9. I've spoken from coast to coast at everything from graduations and funerals to national blogging and homeschool conferences, and a whole lot in between. I even wrote a chapter in a book for speakers! And guess what. It's still scary! By the way, I omitted the word "never" from my vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteBonita, what a great testimony! thank you for sharing, Blessings, E
DeleteMy wife "dragged" me to a writers guild meeting almost 10 years ago with the understanding that OK, I'd go - but that I'd never write anything. Being exposed to beginning writers and accomplished authors soon had even me entering poetry and prose contests just to be a good sport about it. Then my interest in writing well grew a little. Attending workshops, studying the craft, and being around writers fanned a spark I did not even know existed in me. Soon sharing the joy of others' progress and successes became as exciting as my own. I should own a shelf full of spices, because I now eat those decade-old words regularly.
ReplyDeleteJay, that's an argument with God that most of us have lost - and we're glad we did! Thank you for stopping by, Blessings, E
DeleteWhat a great post! I've walked through the NEVER door many times, and each time an amazing blessing awaited me on the other side. The most salient example is the incident that launched my writing ministry.
ReplyDeleteI was seeking God's will about whether or not He had called me to write. During this time, I attended a workshop on writing light verse. I left the workshop saying that I would never write light verse because I am not naturally a funny person.
About a week later, the Lord gave me a humorous poem resulting from an argument between my two little girls. I submitted my poem to THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. I was a complete novice at this writing thing and had no clue about the difficulty of getting into that slick magazine.
Well, miracle of miracles, my poem was accepted! I viewed that acceptance as God's confirmation that He had called me to write for Him.
Since then, I continue to walk prayerfully through NEVER doors. As long as Holy Spirit leads the way, what I find behind the NEVER door is always a forever blessing.
MaryAnn
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MaryAnn, that's so cool! Thank you for sharing part of your journey with us! Blessings, E
DeleteTwo years ago I said that I could never independently publish my own work and needed someone else to do it for me. On April 4th I launch my SECOND picture book and companion audio book under my own imprint, Pageant Wagon Publishing. Oh--and that Podcast Never Door--that fell off the hinges last September. so much more to learn on both these fronts, but if I've come this far . . . I can go the distance--the Lord directing my steps.
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
Kathy, you have done so much by stepping through some scary doors when God called! Thank you & Blessings, E
DeleteI don't say "never," but I've slipped up and thought it even though I know better. That's how I found out God's a mind reader. LoL.
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