Edie here. Today I want to celebrate our columnist, Katy Kauffman! This is her 100th post with The Write Conversation. Her faithfulness has blessed so many of us—through this blog and especially through her work on Lighthouse Bible Studies! Please join me in giving her a shout out and thanks!
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28
He always knew what to do. Her eyes followed the dance instructor’s every move. On the periphery of the dance floor, she swayed to the rhythm of the music as he guided dancer after dancer across the ballroom. Waltz, foxtrot, swing dance. The instructor knew every style, and he became the perfect partner every dancer needed. Finally she found a teacher she could learn from and trust. Finally her dream of dancing would come true. Then he came her way.
Holding out his hand, he beckoned her to join him. One step, two, and then three. She learned to follow his lead. Hesitant steps became sure-footed as she adjusted to his pace. She understood how to anticipate their change of direction as he turned her hand in his, this way and that. At last. She was getting it. At last. She was dancing.
Dear writer, you’re the dancer, and God is the perfect instructor. Writing is a partnership between us and God. He guides us to know what to write about and how. He beckons us to the dance floor and trains us to follow His lead. One word, two, and then three. He guides us as ideas turn into sentences and paragraphs. Our chapters may be shaky at first, but with time and practice, we gain confidence because we’re listening to His voice and following His direction. He knows how to write every genre, and He does it perfectly. He entrusts us with a message to share and builds within us the right heart to share it.
