Praise the Lord as You Write!
Your Writing is an Act of Worship
Welcome to the What Are You Writing For? And what are you waiting for! Series © in the Confident to Write Alliance ©
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!”
[Footnote: “Hallelujah to the Lord!]
Psalms 150:6 (NASB)
Have you ever thought of your writing as an act of praise, as an act of worship?
As you write, create space for praise and worship!
Incorporating praise for God throughout your writing journey is a beautiful way to honor Him and recognize His presence in your writing. You understand that your purpose in life and service is to bring God glory and honor in all that you are and in all that you do. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Writing is an act of worship. You are to do everything in the name of the Lord (Colossians 3:17), so every word the Lord gives you can be an offering to Him when presented with the right “heartset” and mindset. As you weave His Word (a lamp to your feet and a light to your path – Psalm 119:105) into your writing, He guides your words. His inspirations into your heart are divine intercessions and creative avenues from Him, through you, to others. James 1:17 tells you, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”
Expressing gratitude for the gift of writing and the ability to communicate thoughts and ideas the Lord has placed on your heart is a three-fold blessing! Your obedience blesses and honors the Lord. His words bless you as you seek Him and the Scriptures for insights. Your inspired words bless your readers. Reflect prayerfully on the words He gives you throughout the writing process. Thank Him for his guidance. (Philippians 4:6)
Joyfully celebrate your written words, the writing process, and the end results of His words through you. As you celebrate God in your work and words, you are further inspired with creative ideas, you increase in gratefulness, and you are enlightened and encouraged and equipped to continue writing well. “He has done great things for you; You are glad!” (from Psalm 126:3)
Here are 3 Tips to Help You Praise the Lord as You Write
- Adopt a new HEARTSET – Your Writing is an Act of Worship: Set your heart and mind on the Lord before, during, and after your writing sessions. Reflect on Scripture and incorporate Biblical truths into your message.
- Attitude of Gratitude: Start a gratitude calendar that you can refer back to at the end of the month, quarter, or year!
- Write with JOY:
- Jesus appreciates your praise. He appreciates your words as they are a tool for ministry and outreach. Let this purpose guide your thoughts and creativity.
- Others need what you write [In fact this is the topic of our next entry].
- You need what you write! C. S. Lewis said, “We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.”
Create Space for Praise!
Set aside specific time before, during, or after your writing sessions dedicated solely to praising God through prayer, song, or journaling about what He has done in your life and in your work.
That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
Psalm 30:12, NASB
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Blessed to Write with Confidence,
Karen
