Weights and Measures

“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.”

Exodus 1:8 (NKJV)

Joseph enjoyed a time of great influence in Egypt. His opinion was sought, his thoughts were noted, and he commanded attention. But time moved into a new era. When Joe expired, other notables rose to the occasion. And Joe became a name of the past.

Editors change jobs. Contacts retire. Publishing houses close. It’s easy to see how quickly writing gigs can fizzle. Maybe you’re tired of trying to keep your name on the top of the slush pile? Like Joseph, you may be qualified for the job, but an unknown to the new boss in town.

There is still purpose for your words. You see life from an angle others don’t see. Believe in your calling and ask the Lord to guide your submissions. He knows how to connect you to resources and people. People came to Joseph from all over for answers (Genesis 41:57), and you can bring discernment to others from your spot on the earth.

Refresh your commitment to use your words for God’s glory. Joseph said God softened the memory of his suffering (Genesis 41:51) and brought fruit out of it (Genesis 41:52). Trust God to use your story for good and dedicate your declarations to the Lord to be used wherever He sees fit.

Exercise:

Go through your blog files and post the evergreen articles, one a day on social media. An evergreen is an article that is not time bound, it can be read again and again, and still be fresh. These can be seasonal, milestone oriented, or thoughts on life around you. When you make them available, people come back to your website and get better acquainted with who you are as a writer and as a real person.

When you share posts on social media, you keep your blog easily accessible. Those who love your work need to be reminded to check back to your blog and online for published pieces. They need your help to find those gems. And, like Joseph, through the internet your words will be widely traveled (Genesis 41:46).

While Joseph was in a position of influence, he determined weights and measures. When your words are positioned to influence, they carry weight and measure out wisdom. You’ve spent time honing your words, now it’s time to share them with the world!

Over 140 of Sally Ferguson’s devotionals have been published in Pathways to God (Warner Press). She’s also written for Light From The Word, Chautauqua Mirror, Just Between Us, Adult Span Curriculum, Thriving Family, Upgrade with Dawn and ezinearticles.com. Prose Contest Winner at 2017 Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference.

Sally loves organizing retreats and seeing relationships blossom in time away from the daily routine. Her ebook, How to Plan a Women’s Retreat is available on Amazon. 

Sally Ferguson lives in the beautiful countryside of Jamestown, NY with her husband and her dad.

Visit Sally’s blog at www.sallyferguson.net