LOW-BLOW DOUBT #3:
I keep writing, keep
submitting,
and keep getting rejected.
Maybe God wants me
to being doing something else.
Honest truth? Maybe He does.
BUT (an I’ve always got a big
but) maybe He doesn’t. In a freakish sort of way, this doubt is actually good
for you. It keeps you on your knees, seeking God’s will for how you manage the
time He’s given you.
I don’t know if God wants you to be a writer, but I do know
this. He wants you to put Him first, above writing, above anything. When you
obsess over publication, networking, or anything other than Him, it’s called
idolatry. And if that’s the case, then yes, you should be doing something else.
You should be focusing on Him.
It’s healthy to check your heart motivations now and then to
discover where your priorities lie. If this doubt rears it’s ugly head and
prods you in that direction, that’s a good thing.
It’s not, however, good to wallow in this doubt. Don’t
consort with this beastie and make him your best pal. If you can honestly say
you’re putting God first and still the desire to write doesn’t go away, then
pull out your silver pen and drive it right into the monster’s heart.
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5 comments:
Guilty as charged. There are times when my priorities do go out of wack and writing is my primary focus, sadly, to the detriment of all else. God brought it to my attention in a very obvious way a while back and now I'm working to maintain balance in my life. Good post!
Balance. The key to life. Simple concept yet oh-so-hard to maintain, eh?
You have handed out some great advice over the past week, Michelle. Thank you for sharing and for keeping that beastie at bay. God bless.
I get the impression that my priorities may not be right over my blog. I want to get more followers and views etc, but that smacks of wanting fame (which is something I struggle with), even though the 'About' page says the blog is there to inform people.
Just acknowledging that this is a struggle is half the battle in and of itself. Here's what I know...God is the author and perfecter of your faith, struggle or not.
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