The Importance of Prayer for Writers

by Larry J. Leech II @LarryJLeechII

Normally I like to start this blog with a funny story or comment. But not this time. Today’s topic—prayer—to me, is a serious one. So, I’m not joking around.

Prayers can be sent heavenward any number of ways. Might be dinnertime prayers. Bedtime prayers. Prayers of thanks. Prayers for guidance. For discernment. For protection. Let’s not forget popcorn prayers for help. Or long-winded prayers that cover a multitude of topics. And, of course, the Lord’s Prayer. 

Believers understand that we have an arsenal of weapons, particularly when it comes to battling the enemy. We’re not Thor with his mighty hammer and can pound our opponent into oblivion. Oh, that would be nice. He wouldn’t bother us ever again. But, we have to fight him off over and over and over. Often with prayer.

Do you include your present work in those prayers? Do you pray for and over it? Do you ask intercessors to cover you while working on something the Lord has called you to do?

During my more than two decades of working with writers, I have often, if not always, encouraged them to gather a prayer team that will cover them and their work. The team could be three to five people. Or more if the writer wants a big tribe.

You may not need a primer on how to gather a prayer team. If you do, here is a list that might help.

Tips to Enlist a Prayer Team for Your Writing

• Ask a trusted family member or friend if they want to be included.
• After you form your team, send an email with a note of thanks and your first prayer request.
• When that request is answered, let the team know. Intercessors love to know when prayer has been answered.
• Keep the team updated with praise reports and additional requests, as needed. 
• Upon completion of the project, bless those on the prayer team with a small gift as a token of your appreciation. 
• Remember, whenever we step into the calling of the Lord, we put a huge bullseye on our back and, many times, our front. So, we can never have enough prayers covering us.

Forever and ever, amen.

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Usually with a hot beverage nearby, Larry J. Leech II spends his days working with words—as a writing coach of award-winning authors, as well as Acquisitions Editor and Master Book Coach for Illumify Media. More than forty years ago, Larry started his career as a sportswriter in southwestern Pennsylvania where he covered prep sports, college sports, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. In 2004, after 2,300 published articles, Larry shifted to book publishing. Since that time, he has ghostwritten thirty books, edited more than 450 manuscripts, and coached hundreds of authors through the writing and publication process. For nearly two decades Larry has taught at numerous general market and inspirational conferences nationwide. When he has a minute, Larry likes to hang out on Facebook and Instagram. You can also find out more about him on his website: larryleech.com.