Write His Answer

And let us not get tired of doing what is right,
 for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing,
if we don’t get discouraged and give up. Galatians 6:9 TLB

Have you faced any seemingly impossible tasks lately? Perhaps it was a writing deadline that crept up on you. Or maybe it was yet another returned manuscript – one you felt was the best story or article you’d ever written. Or perhaps someone in your critique group said something that left you questioning whether you are called to write.

The reasons for wanting to give up are countless. For me, yesterday, it was the four times it took to finally upload the corrected (I hope) brochure to the printer. And then there were the features in Expression Web that made absolutely no sense. For years I’ve said, “No way am I going to use HTML.” Right! As someone has said, “never say never.” I thank the Lord for CCWC’s team of pray-ers whose prayers and words of encouragement helped me to keep looking up instead of giving up. I still need to add faculty bios, editorial needs, the list of paid critiquers and genres, and info on the new Lightbox Method Retreat, but the 2012 CCWC brochure is online, and just before midnight last night Father enabled me to open secure online registration.

When problems (best to call them “challenges”) threaten to overwhelm you, do you give up or look up?

I’m convinced that Christians who are called to “write His answer” are on the front lines of an intense spiritual battle for the hearts of men and women, boys and girls. It’s critical that we know He has called us. Then, despite self-doubts and tasks that really are impossible in our own strength, we’ll cling to His promises and look up. “For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn; he will never go back on his promises” (Romans 11:29 TLB).

Thank You, Father.

P.S. Do you lack assurance that Father has called you to write? Click here for the first chapter, “Called to Write,” in my book, Write His Answer – A Bible Study for Christian Writers. And be sure to let me know if I don’t have your USPS address for the brochure that will be off press in a little over a week. Please pray about coming. Father has used CCWC to help thousands of writers to look up rather than give up!