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A Writer in Wonderland

Wednesday, 14 December 2016 / Published in Africa, Christian writer, devotional, MAI, writing, writing for children

A Writer in Wonderland

By Ivanova Nono Fotso, Cameroon
I know a young woman who has many grown-up responsibilities: university studies, work, chores, volunteering and church. Yet unbeknownst to the rest of the world, this young woman has a secret room in her heart. In that room, she revisits the world of a five year-old girl, filled with wonder at seeing a butterfly, running after a cat, dancing in front of the mirror and enjoying cartoons. That little girl also enjoys spending time with her invisible Father, telling Him about her day, and allowing Him to soothe her heart with His unconditional love.

This is my reality as a children’s author. It’s like sharing time between my young readers and the child in me. While translating Sunday school curriculum, the truth of a lesson, “God hears our prayers,” boosts my faith. As I write my children’s book, “Don’t Be Afraid,” I myself find peace. Even in the simple act of writing memory verses for Christmas, my heart dances in the tinsel light of truth affirmed.

Some people say to me, “You write for children? It’s a good start. Keep working, you will soon be able to write for adults.” They don’t hear the little girl in me chuckling. She knows she will always be ready to dance, skip and wonder.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). Writing for children can help mold in us a loving and humble heart, an eagerness to learn, and trusting dependence on our Heavenly Father—all characteristics of little ones. Writing for children also gives us a glimpse of the greatest Wonderland, the kingdom of God.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for giving me the privilege to write for children. Help me to seek you and to keep a trusting and humble heart.

This article was published in our unique book, Light for the Writer’s Soul: 100 Devotions by global Christian writers.
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Ivanova Nono Fotso has written the children’s book, Même Pas Peur, short stories and articles for Jouv’Afrique and AMINA magazines, and parts of the comic collection Eclats d’Afrique. She resides in Cameroon.

Read more about Ivanova’s work in A Comic Strip That Borders Heaven.

 

Tagged under: Africa, Cameroon, children's books, writing for children

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2 Comments to “ A Writer in Wonderland”

  1. Charlene says :Reply
    December 23, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Lovely, Ivanova! I only just read that verse this morning and am glad that I am now reading it here again in your article! It is amazing that God brought us the kingdom through the birth of his Son and ask us to always have the heart of a child to obtain his kingdom. Thanks for the reminder to trust in humility.

    1. Ivanova says :Reply
      December 29, 2016 at 2:56 am

      Thank you Charlene. May God help us to rely on Him, our Heavenly Father.

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