The Write Conversation: Encouragement When You Feel Like a Late Blooming or Never Blooming Writer

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29

Do you ever feel like you missed your chance? Or maybe you struggle because life interfered and your writing timetable has gotten so far behind you may never get back on track?

I think we’ve all been there.

But I’ve come to understand that feeling is rarely accurate—at least it’s never the whole picture. With God, there is so much more to consider.

This truth was brought home to me on a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains a few years ago. We went during an in-between time—too late for summer blooms and too early for fall colors.

At least that was what I expected.

Instead we were amazing by the variety of late blooming flowers and the beauty they added to that in-between-time. As I marveled at the gorgeous blossoms, God used this time to illustrate an important life lesson for me.

First, He remind me that HIS timing is always perfect. These wildflowers weren’t blooming late. God ordained them to blossom at that specific time and place.

As I snapped a myriad of beautiful pictures, it wasn’t just the sight that inspired me, I was also surrounded by the rich aromas from so many different flowers. Some of the flowers I recognized as right on the natural timetable, but others were ones that were growing in protected areas and caused by circumstances to flower at that specific time.

I realized I needed to remember this truth. Because just like these flowers, my writing is on God’s timetable, not mine. And so often what I think of as late, is NOT out of sync with God’s plan. I’ve experienced times when God has postponed certain things in my life for a specific purpose. God’s plans are always so much richer than mine. He doesn’t consider just me, He is also looking at all the people who will be impacted at a certain time and place.

The truth is this, whenever we let our writing bloom on God’s timetable He uses us to make the world a more beautiful place and bring forth the aroma of Christ.

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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. No matter whether she’s talking to writers, entrepreneurs, or readers, her first advice is always “Find your voice, live your story.” As an author, blogger, and speaker she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.Connect with her on her website, through Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram.