The other day I was wondering about why I gravitated to writing horror stories. It just seemed sort of strange when my main focus for writing is inspirational work. Then, I realized that most of the faithful inspirational work is about overcoming evil in the world and finding faith that sustains the person throughout life. I don’t want to write a Hallmark movie version of the world to express my faith to other people because for me faith doesn’t make everything wonderful for the rest of my life.
Life is a struggle. It is filled with ups and downs. I am going to have challenges and struggles. I have had really dark days in my life, and I know that I will continue to have dark days in my life. Belief in God won’t change that fact. My faith tells me that come what may I will be sustained because God will be with me. If I am happy, God will be with me and if I am in sorrow, then God will be crying with me.
I want to be able to write stories that show evil exists. The only way to have an appreciate the light is to understand the darkness. God’s grace is understanding that He loves me enough to allow life to happen. He loves me enough to give me that gift and let me experience it totally. I will be forever thankful not just for the blessing in life, but for all of my life.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
