Lucky Writer or Blessed Writer: The Adjective is Up to You

by Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites

Four leaf clovers, lucky pennies, ladybugs, and horseshoes. How’s your luck holding out this month? Obviously for the believer, a successful writing journey requires no lucky symbols or tokens.. 

In fact, only one requirement—an abiding faith in the One who gives good gifts to His children—will lead the writer down the road to success. And keep in mind that success may look different on each writer’s journey, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). 

But just for fun this month, let’s take a look at some famous quotes about “luck,” and put a writerly spin on them. We’ll substitute “writing success” for the word “luck” in each phrase to help us ponder our part in doing the work along the path of God’s good purpose.

• “I say [writing success] is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.” – Denzel Washington

• “[Writing success] is where opportunity meets preparation.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

• “I think the harder you work, the more [writing success] you have.” – Dave Thomas

• “[Writing success] marches with those who give their very best.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

• “[Writing success] is not chance, it’s toil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.” – Emily Dickinson

• “I’ve found that [writing success] is quite predictable. If you want more [writing success], take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.” – Brian Tracy

• “The amount of good [writing success] coming your way depends on your willingness to act.” – Barbara Sher

• “The only sure thing about [writing success] is that it will change. – Bret Harte

• “[Writing success] is the by-product of busting your fanny.” – Don Sutton

• “I feel that [writing success] is preparation meeting opportunity.” – Oprah Winfrey

No matter how you spin it, our writing success depends on the Lord’s plans and purpose. Lean into Him, work hard, and enjoy His sweet blessings. Just for fun this month, look for “lucky” symbols. When you find a heads-up penny in the parking lot, a four-leaf clover in the front yard, a ladybug on the windowsill, or an upturned horseshoe “collecting luck,” thank God for His constant presence in your life and the many writing blessings He has gifted you over the months and years. Happy March, fellow writers! 

Now it’s your turn. What “signs” or “symbols” help you remember to thank God for His blessings? 

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Julie Lavender is excited that her children’s books release this year. A children’s picture book with End Game Press and four educational children’s books co-authored with her husband release in the fall. She’s also excited about the release of two books since October: the bilingual edition of her award-winning, Amazon bestselling, Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime and Strength for All Seasons: A Mom’s Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers.