The art of reading and writing is taught to children both in the home and school. Numerous are the teaching aids used to accomplish this as early as possible. Educators world wide want students to excel in reading and writing because the written matter whether on paper or on the internet is vital for effective communication. Have you ever thought for a moment what the world would be like without writers?

The newspaper that lies on the front doorstep each morning would disappear. There would be no text books in the school bag. The Mail man will not drive by to hand over the bills or cards or junk mail. The piles of paper work in the office will vanish together with all the libraries. The list can go on and on but our communication system would come to a standstill. We need the written word to express our needs, emotions, knowledge and dreams. Across the cultures and races, around the world we study the work of writers to understand the past and present. Millions of stories, poems and narrations are available for us to enjoy literature and gain knowledge of the world.

Everyone who is literate is a writer. We use the written symbols of our language to express our need, emotions, desires, or to pass on information and facts. Authors often fantasize to write fiction while historians and scientists dwell on facts. There are individuals who express their pent up emotions on paper just to get it out of their system and it is considered therapeutic and a good stress releaser. The first written record that we have is the Bible that tells us about the creation of this earth and mankind. Several scribes wrote it over the period of hundreds of years. This was written by Inspiration and is the story of Gods love for man. It tells how sinners can turn to God and enjoy Eternal Life. Please read, 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 (NIV)

Some writers are born with the talent and gift to express their thoughts on paper, in a very interesting manner. They make it their profession and earn good money for it. Others are trained to write books and articles to convey a message. Some writers do so because it is their hobby. Christian writers need to write more to encourage and enrich others spiritually. Our growing children need challenging, soul searching books that are written by God fearing dedicated writers. Will you use your talents to honor Him?

Leela Abraham
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