Spring Forward with Your Writing: It’s Time to Move in What God Has Planted

by Kennita (Kay) Williams

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

Spring is a season of awakening. What once looked lifeless begins to bloom. Hidden things rise. Seeds break through the soil, unapologetic and vibrant. Spring reminds us that delay is not denial—it’s preparation. And for writers and Christian communicators, this season invites a sacred momentum: It’s time to spring forward.

Too often, we treat our writing call like winter—quiet, buried, paused. We sit on the idea. We hesitate to send the email. We revisit the manuscript but let self-doubt talk us out of finishing the book. Meanwhile, the message God placed in us waits for our obedience, not our perfection.

What if this is the season when you finally steward the seed?

Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us there is a time for everything. That includes your words. Your story. Your teaching. Your testimony. Everything God planted in you has a season, and spring is your holy reminder that dormancy does not equal death. It’s time to break through the soil.

Eternal Truths about Your Calling to Write

1. Your Calling Still Stands

Maybe you’ve wrestled with inconsistency. Maybe you feel like you’ve missed your window. But hear this clearly: the gifts and callings of God are without repentance (Romans 11:29). That means He hasn’t changed His mind about what He told you to write. He’s just waiting for you to move.

You may have paused. But heaven never put your purpose on hold. Even now, the Holy Spirit is watering what He’s planted in you. Let that truth reignite your confidence. Pick up the pen. Open the laptop. Revisit the vision. The time is now.

2. Small Steps Create Forward Motion

Springing forward doesn’t mean you need to write a 90-day devotional overnight. It simply means move. Take the next right step. Write the paragraph. Schedule the writing retreat. Submit the article. Begin the outline. Forward motion begins with small acts of obedience.

Ask yourself:

• What have I delayed that God has already greenlit?

• What one thing can I do this week to move forward in my calling?

• Where do I need to trust God more than my comfort zone?

Sometimes the barrier isn’t a lack of creativity—it’s fear disguised as waiting. Don’t let “I’m still praying about it” become a spiritual excuse for procrastination.

3. Resurrection Power Lives in You

Spring is also the season we celebrate resurrection. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave lives in you (Romans 8:11). That power breathes life into dead places—including your confidence, creativity, and calling. You don’t have to do this in your own strength.

So many writers struggle with impostor syndrome, comparison, or feeling unqualified. But here’s the truth: God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called. And when He breathes on your words, they go further than you ever could on your own.

The dream is not dead—it’s dormant. Until now.

4. Write with Eternity in Mind

Spring forward, not just into activity, but into impact. We are not just content creators—we are kingdom communicators. Every blog post, devotional, podcast, or book is a seed that can shift atmospheres and bring souls closer to Jesus.

So don’t shrink back. You’re not writing to go viral—you’re writing to be faithful. And heaven measures fruitfulness, not followers.

Remember what Jesus said in John 15:16:

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.”

Your words have eternal weight. Let that fuel you.

Final Encouragement:

This spring, may you rise like what God planted in you is ready—because it is. Don’t wait for the conditions to be perfect. Don’t wait until you feel 100% confident. Just move.

It’s time to spring forward. Not in striving, but in surrender. Not in hustle, but in Holy Spirit-led obedience.

Let the words flow.

Let the ideas blossom.

Let the calling bloom.

Your next step is the start of someone else’s breakthrough.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the seeds You’ve planted within me. Forgive me for the times I’ve paused in fear or doubt. Today, I choose to trust You and spring forward in obedience. Breathe fresh life into every gift, idea, and assignment You’ve given me. Let my words bear fruit that glorifies You and blesses others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Dr. Kennita “Kay” Williams is a Visionary Leadership Coach, Author, Resilience Expert, and Wellness Advocate. Through her Business/Ministry, Clear Vision, she empowers leaders to navigate challenges, gain clarity, and lead with purpose. Dr. Kay’s mission is to inspire wholeness and healing. She can be contacted at www.clearvisionleader.com