Hi! This week’s topic is a little… rare. In the sense that I don’t think I’ve come across anyone else who talks about this on a regular basis… so here we go.
You have resources as a writer, as writers who desires to glorify God we can learn to write about the world, about humans, about families, governments, everything… from a biblical perspective; in a way that interprets the world as it is, not as the world sees itself.
People talk about writing like we talk about any other pastime. We like it, or maybe we love it. We do it, we think about it now and again, we find other people who do it. We research it (if we’re thorough).
But like everything else in life, it’s not just something we do. Our worldview and core beliefs show through in how we think, what we say, and what we do. Writing is no different.
If you read a book carefully, you’ll be able to observe the author’s worldview.
So, how do you want others to see your worldview?
Do you take the time to pray about your writing? Asking that whatever you write, God would use it for His glory? Isn’t that our ultimate goal in life? Our purpose? Our drive? If it drives us so hard, are we staying faithful? Even in the smallest of small?
But that’s just it, writing isn’t the smallest of small. Unless you burn it, (which I hope you don’t) it’s very likely someone else is going to read it. What will they glean? What will they see?
Will the way you write help them interpret the world around them? From a biblical standpoint? Will it encourage? Strengthen? Help?
These are all questions to ask yourself. Is what I’m about to say, think, or do, going to glorify my Creator?
Friend, we all fail. We fail miserably, constantly; unfailingly we fail.
But remember.
Remember to ask yourself: am I doing all to His glory? Or mine?
If we are saved, we are God’s. No two ways about it. We are slaves to righteousness.
There is a terrible connotation with the word: “slave”.
But we often forget that God is our Master.
There would be no terrible connotation if we remembered He is our creator. Caretaker. Friend. Strong tower. Deliverer. That He loves us.
Jesus was obedient to the cross. He washed us of our sin. Why would we insult Him by selfishly reserving glory for ourselves? If it weren’t for Him, we would be in eternal damnation. If it weren’t for Him, we would be dead.
But with Him we are raised to life; that life flows through us, through our veins, our hearts.
We are made new.
So, with the light of a new day, show others there is hope. There is something greater than you and me. That we have purpose.
Infuse that into your writing. Pray everyday that what you write will be taken out of your finite hands and lifted beyond what you could hope for.
Put it in God’s hands.
Everyday before you write, stop and think. Remember where you were, what Christ has done for you, how He has helped you, guided you, forgiven you, loved you.
Think of God’s grace, his power, might, and compassion. His mercy and justice.
Then write.
Write about Him. Not in the sense that we think of day to day; but in the sense that everything is about Him. The way you describe the trees, birds, and clouds; the way you describe a person, created in His own image; the way you describe emotion, a higher desire. It is all about Him.
And with that I wish you the best!
-Louise
Stephanie
October 12, 2021 at 6:53 pmI think even Christian writers get sidetracked sometimes. This should always be our focus. Thank you for the reminder.
Louise Taylor
October 12, 2021 at 10:27 pmOf course, Stephanie! Thank you for stopping by! I’m so thankful this reminds you to press on and reach for the prize!
Joelle Stone
October 12, 2021 at 10:18 pm“Unless you burn it, (which I hope you don’t)” *yanks match away from paper with a guilty look* Whoops…
“So, with the light of a new day, show others there is hope. There is something greater than you and me. That we have purpose.” This is beautiful…
AWESOME article, girls!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE your writing, and there are SO many powerful words in this… Mind if I reblog it onto my blog? It NEEDS to be talked about and I’m so so so so so so happy you did. This is like my new favorite article of all time. XD
Great job!
Louise Taylor
October 12, 2021 at 10:39 pm*dies of laughter* I’m so glad I stopped you from burning it.
I’m so thankful it has impacted you this way! And of course! I want people to remember! To know that they are here for one purpose and one purpose only: to glorify God.
Whether it be washing dishes or writing books. Whatever you do, do it for His glory! I’m so glad this touched your heart, and thank you for stopping by!
Joelle Stone
October 16, 2021 at 6:07 pmXD That makes one of us. 😛
Yes, I completely agree!! And thanks! Look for it on Monday!
Louise Taylor
October 16, 2021 at 9:22 pmOnly one?! *tsk* I somehow highly doubt that.
You’re welcome! And I will!
Sisters Three
October 14, 2021 at 1:14 amWow!!! That was beautiful!!! (Taking a moment to add that the short story in the email was also beautiful and brought tears to our eyes!! So beautifully done!!!) Okay, back to the article. What an amazing reminder. Thank you for sharing!!!
So true, and what a beautifully perfect truth it is! We’ve always told each other writing is never just writing it has meaning. The written word is powerful….God can use it for so much if you let him!
Again, thank you so much for writing this!!! Such a great reminder!!!!
(Also, takes another moment to insert that it’s awesome you and your best friend blog together!!! Really cool!!!!)
Louise Taylor
October 15, 2021 at 4:53 pmThank you! And you’re welcome!
Yes He can! And I’m glad He does, because on my own I could never make the impact for Him that I should!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope to see you girls around! 😀
Mrs. Smyth
December 29, 2021 at 2:13 pmVery good read! Your growth and maturity is very evident in this article. So many good reminders for us, and not just in the writing world, but for life in general too. I’ve been enjoying your and Twi’s blog.
Louise Taylor
January 1, 2022 at 6:37 pmI’m glad you have! Thank you for stopping by!
Papa
October 14, 2021 at 11:50 pmThat applies to everything we do. Even “washing dishes”.