The Writer

A friend of mine who has her own blog, recently wrote on the action of "writing." I got to thinking about the film, Sister Act 2, in which Whoopi Goldberg who portrayed a so-called nun/teacher in the film tells a young girl about a book she has read in which the author stated that "if you get up in the morning and can think of nothing else but being a writer, and writing, then you are a writer." Only in the film she used the analogy to describe the young girl's desire to sing. This line continually haunts and excites me as this is the gift I believe God gave me and while I may not be making millions of dollars doing it, in fact, right now, nothing at all - I still know that God has given me this gift and purpose in my life even if it means that I might have to work at Wal-Mart for a bit, LOL. I don't mind. He is moving in my life and has called me to be His child. I believe His leading into writing and Christian publishing and will wait upon His wisdom and guidance yet again. The one thing that people don't seem to understand is that I am committed to God, 100% and while they may not agree, He is the one I listen too. So, with all of that said, I was reminded of a poem that I had wrote titled "The Writer," thanks Lori, and I am posting that here. Enjoy and May His Love and Mercy richly bless you this day and make clear His way, plan and purpose for your life. He loves you and so do I. God Bless!

The Writer

She sits in her room,

Armed only with a paper and pen,

Writing away.

She writes poetry, songs and stories,

About all that she can,

Remember.

I mean after all,

That is the key, is it not?

Or could it be all that she’s forgot?

Written by Marlena H. Johnston

c 1992

Quick Update

Hello all -

Yes, I know it has been a while and I do apologize but as most of you know, I was preparing to take my Comprehensive Exams and then, I was taking my exams. They consisted of seven days of intensive writing, 12 hrs a day and then, about a week later, two hours of an oral exam. So, needless to say but I will anyway, as of 2pm on Monday, I passed my Comprehensive Exams, Thank-You Jesus! Thanks to all who have prayed, as always it was greatly appreciated. Thanks as well to those who truly encouraged and supported me.

I will be now moving on to writing a dissertation proposal which I will have to defend and then finally, begin writing my dissertation. However, as always, these steps are all a process and thus, I will have a bit more time to write other things as well. So, I pray and look forward to writing more on both my blog and Facebook pages. The job hunt continues but I know that God is guiding, directing, and looking out for me and I can completely trust Him. People will let you down but God never will, trust in Him always.

Thanks again.

God Bless,

Marlena :)