When you start writing a book, you are enthused by all the wonderful aspects of it that you have brimming in your mind. When you start reading a book, you have a cautious delight or a whole-hearted expectation of joy. God loves to see you happy; to see you enjoy a beautiful pleasure.
But sometimes, thoughts go stale. It doesn't happen as easily with reading, but just it's as possible. I hate stale thoughts. I hate them as much as I hate bad thoughts, even though I shouldn't, and need to work on that. But stale thoughts are from the Lord.
When you've tasted the ever-steady, yet ever-new wonders of the Lord, no stagnant thought will do. Only His goodness will suffice; and beyond sufficing, it fills, overflows, increases. Stagnant thoughts will tell you where your focus is. If you're growing weary of your boring thoughts, turn to God and let Him fill you with new delight.
A great part of writing and reading, is knowing when to back away and take an objective look at it.
If you're not satisfied with old thoughts, that's because God created you to be delighted with new and beautiful things, yet still love the steady things. Look around! God created something really special in you. He loves you. Look to Him.
Sorry if the post wasn't very focused. Hope you get something out it.
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