But it would be so easy to” - but we are not called to do what’s easy. There is none other like it. Sin calls us away from all other good things, our time, our energy, our strength, our allegiance. Sin is one which further brands something deep within our skin, and while we are covered by grace, the word ‘sinner’ seems more applicable than ever while we’re giving in to it. It (sin) seems then to be the whole of our identity. I wish I could tell you how much I've struggled with this, how often I have let sin take the upper hand. Short lived relief is avoiding it . Whatever it may be. He has called us to a greater light. Anything greater than what we have, than the basic requires a struggle. Forgiveness of sins requires a sacrifice. Victory requires defeat. A peace requires knowing fear. We are to take hold of the moments we have, with a white knuckled grip. Sin is always a pressing thing, one shining in its momentary glory, promising of a release, a sigh
Short story, done. Summer, (long) over. Hey friends! Over the summer, I worked to re-read one of my absolute favorite series, Lord of the Rings. I had somewhat of an idea for a story in mind, and needed inspiration, some reference to get it going. The process in itself took months, growing into something unexpected. Although I think originally, I wanted for the story to be completed within a month or two, Where is Your Rider , took four months to both write and edit. Truthfully, I can be indecisive when it comes to choosing a narrative, and a perfectionists when it comes to creating in general. My ultimate goal, then, was to see it through. Even if it didn't match another writer's skill level, or Tolkien's descriptions, even if it wouldn't be something that'd make me famous. Where is Your Ride r has been the first original fictional work I've completed in probably what's been years. (I'm low-key kind of proud