People Need What You Write

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Confident to Write

 

People Need What You Write
And you need people.

Welcome to the What Are You Writing For? And what are you waiting for! Series © in the Confident to Write Alliance ©

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. 

A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, NASB

God gave you words to write. You write to glorify Him, to bless others (believe it: they need what you write), and to fulfill the calling He has placed on your life.

You are not alone! You don’t have to be alone throughout the process!

Be Confident in Him: Before your work, especially your writing can impact others, you need to be confident that you have heard from the Lord, that you believe His calling on your life, and that you will obey in all ways. Tasha Glover calls this your “HBO”. Confidence is our word of the decade! Proverbs 3:26 tells you this confidence comes from Him! “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.” NASB

List 3 groups you belong to that enlighten your walk and establish your confidence with the Lord within His calling on your life and work.

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Be ever mindful of the benefits of a like-minded community: The Lord reminds us in Matthew 18:15-20 of the benefits of others. In verses 19-20, He emphasizes that if two of you agree about anything, and together ask Him in His name, He is in your midst; and what you ask “shall be done” for you! 

There is great power in fellowship within a like-minded community. You have the opportunity to encourage one another toward love and good deeds, to foster growth and support, to provide accountability when needed, to share struggles, celebrate successes, and provide constructive feedback. You get to see things from different perspectives and share ideas, deeper insights, and refined writing tips. You get to pray together, share resources, and collaborate on projects, combining your talents and leading to unique opportunities. 

These communities are where you will build lifelong friendships based on shared faith and passions.

“Two hearts are better than one; four hearts are better than two!”

— Karen Lindwall-Bourg

It doesn’t get better than this!

List 3 groups you belong to that encourage relationships with other like-minded Christian Women Entrepreneurs.

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Be equipped for every good work: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB) encourages: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” From your own spiritual growth, words and offers overflow to others. Staying grounded in Christ will enhance your work and writing.

List 3 groups you belong to that have equipped you to be a better servant, and a better writer as you serve.

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Which groups from your lists above overlap and can provide you with the most enlightenment, encouragement, and equipping so you serve the Lord and those He has placed before you with excellence?

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***Purposefully dive into those groups with gusto! 

Resolve to learn and to contribute value consistently. 

Here are 3 Tips to Encourage Your People Connections as You Write

1. Write with confidence from the Lord to glorify Him. Remember, He is your confidence! [We talk about this in the next entry in this series.] Post verses and encouragements in your line of vision that cultivate faith-filled confidence in Him, and in the calling He has placed before you in this season.

2. Write to bless the people He has placed before you. They need what you have to offer. Consider 7 needs they have that you help solve. Write about their needs and your solutions over the next 7 days/weeks!

BONUS: Write to Reach Out & Touch Someone! Are you old enough to remember the old Bell (Telephone) commercials saying reach out {call to} touch someone? I am. And in a recent coaching group call as we discussed limiting beliefs and fears surrounding what God has called us to do, I realized that in a digital age where we don’t stand face-to-face and touch one another, we need – even crave – to be touched. I used this analogy: Do you ever walk out of your hairdresser’s station thinking to yourself, “I cannot believe all the intimate details of my life I just told her!” My theory is that we tell her so much because she lovingly touches us as few people do… and she makes us look great! That’s rare! 

It is your goal as a writer, as a Christian Woman Entrepreneur to “reach out and touch” those the Lord has placed before you. They need what you offer. They need what you write.  

3. Write to obediently honor the calling God has placed on your life. When you don’t do what the Lord has called you to do, you are being disobedient! He cares more about your obedience within this divine calling on your life this season than He does about your investment and income! Ask: Have I heard from the Lord about this next venture? Do I believe what I heard from Him? What are my next 3 steps toward obeying His directions? 

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Dear writers, Cultivate and appreciate both the spiritual enrichment and practical benefits gained from connecting with others on your writing journey!

Write/Work with us in loving and like-minded communities! Working with others can be an incredibly enlightening, encouraging, and richly equipping journey!

Click here to find help writing “all the things“ and “everything in between“ as you serve the Lord.

 

 

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Blessed to Write with Confidence,

Karen