A Prayer to Encourage Writers

by Tammy Karasek @TickledPinkTam

Christian writers know they should pray each time they sit down to write. Often, they do. Yet sometimes they rush to get into their work because of looming deadlines. I’m going to do something different today. Rather than remind you to pray, or give you ten bullet points of what to pray—which both are fantastic, by the way—I’m going to offer up a prayer to encourage writers. 

A couple months ago I attended the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. In many conversations there and now back at home, I’ve heard comments and seen weary bodies who are discouraged. I had conferees admit to me they felt it was time to give up or they believe they misunderstood the nudge when they felt God called them to write. Far too many were questioning their calling. 

If any of the scenarios below resonate with you, instead of telling you to pray about it, which you should, I’m going to join you in praying. Will you pray this prayer with me? Not only for yourself, but would you think of a writer or writers who could use a dose of encouragement regarding their writing?

Father God, 

I thank you for the writers I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with whom you’ve placed in my life. Many who have taught me, redirected my thoughts and encouraged me. I even thank you for those you’ve given to me that will give me a what for when I need it—and I admit, I need it more than I should!

For the writer who feels discouraged, I ask you to encourage them and give them a sign to keep going. Show them what they can learn from the proposal which wasn’t chosen. For those seeking a writing partner or critique group, help them find those so to not walk this writing journey alone. Bring to their mind ways to move past the discouragement and an eagerness to do the next project with renewed enthusiasm. 

Where a writer may doubt if they should continue to write, refresh their memory to the moment they knew you had called them to be a writer. Speak into their life in a way they will know, without a doubt, it is you reminding them you called them and will equip them for the writing pieces you want to use their voice to spread your message through. 

Lord, for the new writers, guide them to the folks they need to come along side of them to aid in the writing process. You’ve gifted teachers, speakers and more to breathe into new writers. The wisdom is rich from those who’ve walked the writing journey before us. Many of these people are so willing to reach back a hand and help someone behind them inch forward—thank you for them. 

When a writer feels like an imposter, bring to their mind your words that you created them and they are fearfully and wonderfully made. They are not a mistake nor are they not good enough. They’re not like the other author because you already made one of those, you don’t need another one. Who they are, how they write, their journey in writing is as you have created them and how their personal journey should be. 

Father, I thank you for each of the writers who will read this prayer. I ask that you meet them where they are right now in their writing life and renew their love for writing words you’ve given them. Please take my words to encourage your writers, and bless their work. 

In Jesus name, Amen. 

Thank you for the opportunity to pray for you and your writing life. May my words in this prayer be an encouragement to you. 

What about you? What would you add to this prayer for fellow writers? Please share your thoughts below—let’s talk about it. 

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Tammy Karasek uses humor and wit to bring joy and hope to every aspect in life. Her past, filled with bullying and criticism from family, drives her passion to encourage and inspire others and give them The Reason to smile. She’s gone from down and defeated to living a “Tickled Pink” life as she believes there’s always a giggle wanting to come out! A writer of Romance—with a splash of sass. She’s also The Launch Team Geek helping authors launch their books and also a Virtual Assistant for several best-selling authors. Don't miss her recent book, LAUNCH THAT BOOK, just released in November. 

Her work was also published in a Divine Moments Compilation Book—Cool-inary Moments. She’s also the Social Media Manager for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Founding President and current Vice-President of ACFW Upstate SC, and Founding President of Word Weavers Upstate SC. She’s a writing team member for The Write Conversation Blog, Novel Academy, MBT Monday Devotions, The Write Editing and more. Connect with Tammy at HTTPS://WWW.TAMMYKARASEK.COM.