You were probably not expecting a post on the constipation of the brain but when we fail to pass our words out through our fingers that is how it feels; bloated, blocked up brain lock. Writing or rather, writer's block, is sometimes like constipation to the brain as it is to our bowels. Both harmful, both need to be fixed.
Writing is a chore yet a way writers need to breathe. At times you want to ignore its needs but if you do it will betray you, fill your mind to the brink, making you half mad until you let it out by sitting and pouring it out. Words, they have a way that either build up or destroy. When you mix them both and hold them in for too long you get a miserable soup; a flavorless mush.
Pour forth your words writers. Do not be afraid. Not all of them are meant to publish but all of them are meant for your therapy. They help you with clarity of thought and wellness of mind. Freely pour them on the page. Play with them. Arrange them. Make them count. Use them for the ultimate good. Don't betray them.
Glory, for God's glory is the way words should be used. For us to become less and Him more. For He is the Word (John 1:1). He is good. He is not silent. His book holds the treasure of all the highest and blessed words we could ever bestow our eyes upon and we must feast. In the filling up we can productively pour back out.
Words, they have power, they heal and wound. They shape us into who we were meant to be. They are things we will be held accountable for (Matthew 12:36). They are things that God knows each one before we even speak (Psalm 139:4). They are life or death. We must take them seriously. We must use them wisely. We must be responsible with them.
Oh how blessed are those who understand this. Jesus words were so amazing and strategic. He knew what to say so it would strike the heart of His audience right where they needed it. He was the master word smith (of course because He is the Word).
So when you get backed up and just freeze, pour forth the words. Some you will flush they are not worthy for the eyes of others but some will be golden and move generations. Consider this and learn. Pour forth your words with wisdom. Let Jesus shine through them instead of crippling fear holding them back. Learn from the Master Word Smith.
Lord, help us with our words. Help us use them wisely and for building others up. Forgive us when we tear others down. Help us to continually look to you and learn from you how to speak and write. Help us speak truth in love because you loved us first.
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