A Poem for the New Year: “Write”

The time has come-

My dearest friend,

The time, indeed,

To fight.

 

The time has come-

My dearest love,

Pick up your pen-

And Write!

-R.L.H.

 

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About this poem:

I wanted to send you, dear reader, a sign of hope to start your New Year. If you are looking for a sign that God loves you and that your story is valid, please consider this little poem to be that sign. 

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about writing, especially as writing as an act of rebellion. Over and over, I have been told that I can’t do things.

Over and over, the world has told me that I’m not good enough- but God has told me differently.

When I was an undergraduate, I was railroaded out of the music department because one of my professors, “didn’t teach students with disabilities.”

Later, when I was a student teacher, the principal at the school where I taught told me, “I worry that leaving a blind woman alone in the classroom is dangerous for the students.”

In seminary, I was reminded repeatedly that “The church does not need to conform to the Americans With Disabilities Act.”

As an adult in my current career, If I had a dollar for every time I was told (sometimes with words and sometimes with only disdainful looks) that “women don’t preach,” I would have enough money to pay off my exorbitant student loans.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the grace of God and the wonderfully supportive friends that I have had the blessing to know in my life. I know from personal experience just how important words of encouragement are for people to hear. Words have power (James 3:1-12).

Allow me to use my words today to speak words of truth to you this day-

If you’re looking for a sign that God loves you-

If you’re looking for a sign that you matter-

If you’re wondering whether or not your life has meaning –

Look no further.

Here it is: 

You are loved.

You are special.

You have a purpose.

Your life has meaning.

Dear Reader-

Yes, you CAN!

May your 2019 be full of God’s love!

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Now it’s your turn! Have you overcome tragedy or trauma in your own life? How has God strengthened you? I would love to hear your thoughts. Let me know in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram!