Writers, You Are Worthy

by Bruce Brady @BDBrady007

We writers go through periods of feeling somehow inadequate. And if we don’t look at ourselves in the proper light, we may give up altogether.

It’s easy to become discouraged when we focus on our limitations. We simply have to compare ourselves to more experienced writers. Or allow the demands of the current publishing world, like platform and self-marketing, to weigh heavy on our minds. And before we know it, we’re ready to give up altogether.

But don’t despair. There’s hope, If you know where to look.

Our Creator.

He promised we have nothing to fear because He’ll always be with us, helping and strengthening us. He will hold us up in His victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

But even when we believe this, we still feel lost—not knowing exactly what to do.

Not to worry. He promised that if we’ll just trust Him, and not try to figure things out on our own, then He will lead us every step of the way to our best possible outcome. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

It’s human nature to want complete control of our lives because we believe self-control is the best way to avoid troubles and pain. We want to know everything that’s going to happen before it happens so there’s no surprises.

But that’s unrealistic. We can’t control others, and we certainly can’t control nature.

We cry out to be free of emotional pain caused by fear and uncertainty. Our creator answers by saying that His love and leadership are all we need. He tells us that he works best through our weaknesses. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

One of the biggest weaknesses that plagues many new writers is their young age, or their lack of writing experience. The truth is, the number of writers is growing. And this means greater competition for the favor of agents and publishers.

On the surface, new writers have good reason to become discouraged. Yet, the Lord tells us not to let anyone think less of us because of our inexperience. Instead, we are encouraged to live lives that will encourage others. And by living encouraging lives, we’ll attract the right people at the right time. (1 Timothy 4:12)

Then what is that proper light in which we should look at ourselves. It’s the light of the Spirit who assures us we are all “remarkably and wonderfully” made in the image of our Creator. (Psalm 139:14)

This being true, our confidence comes from whose we are, not who we are. In fact, the Lord has no favorites. (Romans 2:11)

He considers each of us to be just as important as everyone else. This fact will supply all the confidence we need to treat all others as equals, no matter how smart, old, or experienced they are.

So the next time we feel like quitting, we need only remember whose we are. And never give up.

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Bruce Brady is an author, writer and playwright. His work has appeared in Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family, www.ChristianDevotions.us, and on stage. Currently, Bruce is working on a Young Adult Novel about a boy who must deal with the death of his dad, being bullied, and helping his mom through her grief. His first five pages took third place in the ACFW South Carolina Chapter’s “First Five Pages” contest.

When he’s not writing, Bruce spends time learning from and helping other writers. He serves as Mentor of Word Weavers International’s Online Chapter, and as a member of Cross ‘N’ Pens, The Writer’s Plot, ACFW’s National and South Carolina Chapters.

“My dream is to entertain my readers and give them hope as they travel the rocky road of life.”