Inception

Inception

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17)

The Oxford Dictionary defines inception as the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity (Lexico.com, 2019).

Today marks the inception of an activity I have been called to do. I am an encourager. It is my fruit of the Spirit, my life’s blood, my reason for being. I was created to encourage.

Since third grade, I knew I wanted to be a writer. There are many books in my head waiting to come out, but taking that first leap seemed impossible. How would I find the time? What would I write about? Where would I post my musings? The longing was always there – as were the excuses.

That changes today.

But why now?

One month ago, my best friend died while I was out of the country. My friend Paul believed in me like no one else ever had.

“You know you can do it,” he would say. “Whenever you’re ready, I know it will be great. There’s nothing you can’t do, once you set your mind to it. I can’t wait to read whatever you write.”

Today, I move forward for Paul – and for Diane, another friend recently diagnosed with Stage 2 melanoma.

I am writing for Patty, who lives alone and recently had to say goodbye to her companion pet.

I write for my mother, family, Alex, Ruth, Mary, Anita, Bobby and all those with broken hearts, dreams and ideals that need to be reminded that they are not alone in their pain and everyday trials.

Thank you for loving and encouraging me. Now, it’s my turn to encourage you and others in this new forum. It’s time to use the gift God has given me as we walk down this path, together.

Today, the inception begins.

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