The Power of the Pen

By Michelle E Walker

There is something sacred about holding a pain in your hand, especially when your heart is heavy and your words seem buried beneath the weight of your pain. I’ve always believed in the power of writing your thoughts or ideas. journaling. I have often encouraged young ladies to write down their feelings, their dreams, and their prayers. But if I’m honest, I only practiced it sparingly, that is, until life brought me to my knees.

I asked my husband. My heart was shattered. I felt completely broken. The night was the hardest. I couldn’t sleep. My mind would race, my soul empty in stillness. God has met me. He didn’t speak loudly or forcefully. Instead, he gently whispered right, so I did.

at first, the words didn’t make sense. They were broken, just like me, but every time I picked them up, I felt like God was piecing me back together. He reminded me of who I was, what he called me to do, and that he still needed me, even though I felt lifeless inside

That’s how my chapter Beyond the Breaking Point came to life through writing. I began to rediscover parts of my life that I had hidden away. I was reminded of the importance of self-care, of being intentional in my Prayer life, and of documenting the words God was speaking to me. Writing became more than a healing Outlet. It became a lifeline. God was using a pen to guide me through the grief and not around it all day by day, word by word, I was able to rise, even when I felt that my legs would collapse under me.

There is a scripture that came to mind, which has always been one of my husband's and my favorites as it relates to business, Habakkuk 2:2: “Write the vision and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that reads it”. This captures the power of the pen perfectly. When we think about our dreams or our plans, doubt can creep in. We overthink, we second-guess, and sometimes we talk ourselves out of taking action. But when we write it down, it becomes real. It becomes clear. It becomes a call to move forward

As a business relationship consultant and a leader of a nonprofit organization, I have spent years pouring into others, but in this season, I was to pour back into myself. It showed me that healing comes in many different ways. Sometimes it’s through silence, or writing on the pages of a journal, or reading the margins of a Bible, 

or the words that you write yourself at 3 AM.

There is a story inside all of us, and if you desire to write and don’t know where to start, my advice would be to start writing. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Don’t try to turn your pain into something pretty. Just start with the raw truth, start with what you feel. Let the ink say what your voice can’t say out loud. You don’t need a fancy title to be a writer, just an open spirit and a willing heart, and the courage to tell your truth. 

Every day that we wake up is another opportunity to rise. It doesn’t matter if you're in a season of heartbreak or Joy, your words matter, your story matters, and you have the power to transform lives simply by sharing your own.

Pick up your pen and let it remind you that you’re still here, you’re still chosen, and you still have purpose, and you will rise again and again.

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