Purpose First: Write with Divine Intention
Write to bring God glory and honor and to bless others.
Welcome to the What Are You Writing For? And what are you waiting for! Series © in the Confident to Write Alliance ©
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16, NASB
What does it mean to write with purpose? What is your God-given purpose on this earth and in this work He has called you to?
Write with His ultimate purpose(s) on your heart and ever in your mind!
The apostle Paul speaks about giving generously from your heart, indicating that you should “purpose in your heart” to sow with thoughtful intention behind your words!
Pray for clear and divine purpose in and through your writing, continually seeking God‘s guidance. James 1:5 encourages asking God for wisdom. You probably have a lot of questions for the Lord as you write. But you don’t have to ask Him what your ultimate purpose is in life and in your writing. He has made it clear that in everything you do, you should bring glory and honor to Him. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Pray to understand your calling, especially your calling to write. I hope you “can’t not write!” The Lord has surely placed the desire to write and the message you are conveying in your writing on your heart. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that He prepared a good work in you beforehand. Your unique experiences, interests, and gifts flow especially when writing within His purpose. He has provided all the inspiration you need to write in His word. His word is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Your written words can have similar transformative purposes in you and for others!
Writing with purpose helps you to convey specific messages with clear intentions including spiritual goals, with desired emotional responses, and heartfelt outcomes as you commit your way to the Lord. (Psalm 37:) You are reminded that your ultimate purpose after glorifying the Lord is to reflect God’s love through your words. Matthew 5:16 encourages you to let your light shine before others by sharing His truth, grace, and love. You fulfill a sacred calling through your words. This is your divine opportunity to define and clarify your message with the guidance of the Lord, so that your reader is blessed!
Connecting with your reader through your God-given words first encourages a deeper connection with the Lord. Connections with and between your readers can foster lifelong friendships and support along the writing way. They are never alone!
You are never alone!
Give yourself freedom and permission to be flexible as God redirects you along the way. He establishes your steps! (Proverbs 16:9) Change course as often as is necessary. Shift gears when necessary! He will change your writing direction and in hindsight, you will be so grateful. In our last article, we talked about the fact that God places people before you who need to hear the words you write and speak. His words are powerful. Your words are powerful and inform, inspire action and change, and encourage. Isaiah 55:11 reminds us that God’s word does not return void!
What are 3 powerful ways you want your readers’ lives to be influenced by what you have written?
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With your purpose-driven written words, bring glory and honor to the Lord. Foster blessed connections. And leave a lasting legacy of faith and truth, an inheritance for future generations! (Proverbs 13:22)
Here are 3 Tips to Help You Write with Purpose to Glorify the Lord and to Bless Others
1. Write with Purpose: begin each writing session asking the Lord to help you write to honor Him and to bless others.
2. Seek HIM for clear direction in the W,W,W,W,H&W’s: You will write well when you have clear direction from the Lord about who you are called to write for, what your message is and how it is to encourage them, when and where you will present your words to the world, how you write, and most importantly why He has called you to write! Spend significant time often on these crucial dimensions of your writing way!
3. Evaluate your final writing from the perspective of His ultimate purpose: Ask a co-writer to read what you have written evaluating whether He is honored and others will be blessed.
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Write within your God-given purpose, rooted in faith and guided by His voice. He will empower you in your writing craft and you will joyfully fulfill His calling on your life with your powerful words!
Karen Lindwall-Bourg
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Blessed to Write with Confidence,
Karen
