Mary Kathryn Tyson, of Beauty for Ashes, decided she needed help getting un-stuck in her blog writing. She decided to start a month long campaign called “Just Write!” (named by moi) in which she will do stream-of-consciousness writing on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday is a bible study of the book of Romans that we are engaged in until the bitter end. And Friday is devoted to Gypsy Mama’s stream-of-consciousness writing “Five Minute Friday”.
So, I am participating in this campaign because I am reluctant to write. I am sure that God wants me to write. But I just can’t get past myself. I was excited when I read MK’s proposal hoping that this would spark a lifelong habit of blogging. Everyday that she does this she will give us a one-word prompt and we “Just Write!” for five minutes without editing (note: editing for grammar errors is okay, just don’t do a total rewrite). We are not trying to craft masterpieces here, we are attempting to “Just Write!” and get the creative juices flowing. MK has offered to allow us to write in her comments section, or to put a link in her comments if we have our own blog to write in.
Day 1: Tender
GO!
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Your love shines gently on my soul.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Your life fills my heart’s hole.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Prompt me with you tenderness.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Touch me with your tender caress.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Bring me into your light.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Help me through to the end of this fight.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Help me understand the mysteries of the deep.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Let me know the sweetness of your sleep.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Bring me into your dwelling place.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Let me know the beauty of your face.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Fill me from my head to my toes.
Sweet softness of light and mercy,
Lead my heart so my head follows.
STOP!
So there you have it, five minutes of stream-of-consciousness writing.
Feel free to add your own in my comments, to put a link in my comments, or just leave a note letting me know you were here and what you think about my efforts.
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