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Category: Encouragement
Having a space where we can be a little more vulnerable as we navigate all the twists and turns that this writing life takes us on makes the journey so much more enjoyable, especially in a year that has seen us spending more time writing solo in our homes.
No matter who we are or what we do, there will always be that one sly voice that tries to convince us that we are wasting our time, that we have no talent, and that we’ll never make an impact or difference. And that voice will always be a liar. Always.
There will always be big things that we have no control over in life. And this is certainly true of our writing careers. What we do have control over, however, is how we respond to the ups and downs.
When we view art, in all its many forms, we are reminded that we all begin somewhere.
It’s easy to hold myself to a standard that isn’t always reasonable and so I’ve learned to pace myself and ask for help when I need it, because the last thing I want is for my passion to become a burden.
When things aren’t coming together in the manner or the timing we’d hoped, remember that the One who started this work in our lives will also complete it in His perfect time.
Setting our aim high and falling short still puts us closer to our ultimate goal than continually setting the bar at a level where there is little chance of failure.
Want to know how you view yourself? Take a look at the words you write!
When we commit our plans to the Lord, He affirms them or redirects them so that we can be successful in the work He’s created us to do.