Whether we’re beginning writers or multi-published, we all get discouraged. Sometimes it’s tempting to say, “I quit.” But, I hope this post offers a bit of insight and hope.
When I read passages from the Bible, I can’t help but relate them to the task of writing. This morning Psalm 37: 4 jumped out at me.
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
So as writers, we delight ourselves in the Lord daily. How can editing tough passages and receiving rejections from editors and agents be delightful?
First, I believe we should firmly understand our identity—who we are. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” 2Corinthians 5: 17. We are different creatures now with new purposes and motives. We don’t write for our own glory but for His.
Next, we trust in God’s leadership. He has the ability to accomplish his work in us. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3: 5. Even if things aren’t going like we think they should, trust that God is in control. Since I received another rejection letter today, I can speak with certainty and first hand experience.
So, now that means God will give me the desire of my heart. Right? Yes, definitely. Whether it’s publication of a novel or another use of our writing talents, God will accomplish His purpose for us and we can delight in that. Then someday, we’ll hear those words: “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
About Echoes of the Past
When Dave Reyes, senior pastor of New Life Fellowship discovers he has a six year old daughter, his life changes forever. He must reveal the truth to the congregation, but will they fire him and send him away in shame?
Social worker Betty Ann Johnston still grieves over the death of her police officer husband. But when he returns from the grave to torment her, she struggles to maintain her sanity. Witnessing Dave’s faith is her only source of strength. Will ghosts from her past destroy her, or will she find hope in the God of the Bible?
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About June Foster
An award-winning author, June Foster is a retired teacher with a BA in education and MA in counseling. June has written four novels for Desert Breeze Publishing. The Bellewood Series, Give Us This Day, As We Forgive, and Deliver Us, and Hometown Fourth of July. Ryan’s Father is available from WhiteFire Publishing. Red and the Wolf, a modern day retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and Books One and Two in the Almond Tree Series, For All Eternity and Echoes From the Past, are available from Amazon.com. June enjoys writing stories about characters who overcome the circumstances in their lives by the power of God and His Word.
Preslaysa, thank you so much for allowing me to share encouragement with fellow readers. As I read through the post today, I found I needed that word as well. Your blog is lovely. May the Lord use your writing for His glory. June
Thank you, June!