Bible Verses to Pray for Yourself as a Writer

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

If you've read this blog for any length of time you know I believe prayer is important. And I advocate praying before we write, as we write, and after we send our words out into the world. 

However, I've never shared how critical it is to pray for myself—the writer. 

As a believer who writes I feel the weight of being an ambassador for my Jesus. And I feel the weight of knowing I'm not worthy to represent Him—by myself. But God never sends us out into the world, alone, to accomplish what He has planned for us. NEVER. Instead, He comes with us, giving us the strength and the guidance we so desperately need. 

And that's why I've found it so important to pray for myself. So these are some of the verses I pray for me, to make sure I'm walking closely with Him, as I write with Jesus. 

Bible Verses for Writers to Pray Over Themselves

1. I pray I remember my calling and Who called me: 

• For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

• For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose. Philippians 2:13

• For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

2. I pray I remember what that calling is: 

• Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. Revelation 1:19

• Then the Lord answered me and said, “Write down the vision And inscribe it clearly on tablets, So that one who reads it may run. Habakkuk 2:2

• “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. Jeremiah 30:2

3. I pray I do the work with joy: 

• May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13

• Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, James 1:2

• Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Psalm 126:5

4. I pray for courage: 

• Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

• But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

• Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

5. I pray I won't give in to discouragement: 

• Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31

• The Lord will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10

• And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

6. That I always rely on God and don't try to write in my own abilities: 

• Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11

• I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

• A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

7. That I am content to wait on God's timing and trust Him with my words: 

• Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3

• And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

• But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25

Now it's your turn. What verse(s) do you pray for yourself as you write? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Blessings,

Edie

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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 Instagram.