Writing for a Reader

Platitudes are often statements that nobody can fathom. Don't look back, look before you leap, wore your welcome out, etc...Why shouldn't we look back, why should we look, how can you wear out a welcome...don't think too much about it, but we just simply repeat phrases and thoughts without giving it a thought.

So I am in this mood today because I have had a long night at which I could not get to sleep until five in the morning, being so caught up in one of the books of the Left Over series, objecting to a few statements once in a while. I understand what the authors are trying to do, and for a certain brand of Christians, these books will be well received, and possibly even heeded; but I do believe that a long series is likely to turn into an impossible task. I just checked them out at wikipedia, as when one is writing stories, one has to look at those that are successful to understand why.

I was just reading another blogwriter's comments about her having taken a writer's workshop years ago. Writers try to inspire one another all the time with words of encouragement. The real success of any writer's work is to find the right audience for his story.

So these stories that are written by men who are with the Moody Bible Institute intrigue me as they reveal a few of their own particular biases and prejudices. It is easy to see that they are sincere in their belief that people should bear witness and lead people to Jesus. Salvation of the soul is the main goal of most Christians, and some few are still actively pursuing that.

I read a poignant story today about a missionary in Africa whose needs are so simple that it was sad to realize how much we take for granted in our prosperity, not to understand that there are still regions of the world where they need real care and help.

If Christianity were not a whole lot more than just simply leading people to Jesus through whom all may ascend into the Heavenly place where he dwells with his Father, we would not have good works being performed in Africa and other places where there is still read need in the world.

I do realize that many of us are worse than negligent and derelict in our duties towards helping others, but each of us has our own road to hoe. another one of those platitudes.

But I think yes, we do need reminders, that to be a good Christian is to do more than just believe in Jesus and expect that when the day comes, we will get a free ride into Heaven just because we have faith.

The sorrow would be to admit that we had many chances to do good that we simply let pass. I am being self critical again, thinking about it now...It is never too late, but it is a shame that we need to be reminded so often.