Write Anyway: Obedience in the Quiet Seasons

by Kennita (Kay) Williams

“Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.’” – Habakkuk 2:2 (NIV)

There is a sacred hush that sometimes falls over the writing life. Not writer’s block—but holy silence. The kind where you have shown up, pen in hand or cursor blinking, heart wide open… and nothing comes. You begin to wonder: “God, are You still calling me to this?”

You are not alone.

Every Christian communicator—whether you are writing books, blogs, devotionals, or social posts—has faced a moment where the message feels muddled, the platform seems too quiet, or the calling grows too heavy to carry. It is in these places that we must remember we are not just writers. We are stewards. And obedience is not measured by likes, shares, or even by perfect clarity. It is measured by faithfulness.

When the Words Do not Flow

The prophet Habakkuk did not receive the vision during a mountaintop moment of inspiration. He was wrestling—deeply—with what he saw in the world around him. Violence, injustice, delay. Sound familiar?

But God did not rebuke him for questioning. Instead, He gave a charge:

“Write the vision.”

God’s instruction was not about perfect prose. It was about preserving the truth. Making it plain. Leaving a written record so that even when Habakkuk himself was not speaking, the message could still run ahead of him.

This is what we are called to do as Christian writers:

To capture what God reveals—even in fragments—and to offer it in humility and hope. Not for applause, but for impact. Not for speed, but for eternal purpose.

Obedience > Outcome

Some days, the words come like fire. Other days, they drip like dew. Either way, the call remains: Write anyway.

You may not always feel inspired. You may not always feel qualified. But your willingness to sit with God, to wrestle with truth, to steward the message He places in your heart—that is worship. That is obedience.

The enemy would love nothing more than to mute your message through discouragement or delay. He whispers things like:

• “Someone’s already said this.”
• “No one’s listening.”
• “You’re not ready.”
• “This isn’t good enough.”

But can I remind you today? The power of your words is not in your polish—it’s in your obedience. God breathes on yielded vessels, not perfect manuscripts. He anoints what is available, not what is flawless.

Write What He’s Showing You

There is someone who needs your story, your struggle, your testimony—not the polished version, but the present-tense version. The version that says, “I’m still learning,” or “I’m still healing,” or “I’m still trusting.”

Write from that place.

Write as you go.

Write while it’s raw.

Write while it’s still becoming.

The world does not need more copy-paste Christianity. It needs your voice—anchored in scripture, seasoned with grace, and flowing with authenticity. It needs your faithful “yes” in this season, even if the outcome is not clear yet.

A Prayer for the Writer

Lord, thank You for entrusting me with a message. Even when the words do not come easily, even when the path feels hidden—You are with me. Teach me to write from a place of intimacy, not industry. Help me to hear You clearly and to write with boldness. Not for validation, but for transformation. Not for perfection, but for obedience. May every word point back to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Clarity Comes as You Go

The miracle in writing often is not just what is produced—it is what is revealed in the process. As we put pen to paper, keys to keyboard, God shapes us. He speaks in between the sentences, whispers between the edits, and breathes life into places we thought were empty.

So today, do not wait for perfect timing. Do not wait for the perfect audience. Do not wait to feel ready.

• Write anyway.
• Because the message matters.
• Because God still speaks.
• And because someone is waiting to run with what you have been given.

Let this be your encouragement, dear writer: You are not behind. You are not disqualified. And you are not forgotten. If God called you to communicate His truth, He will give you what to say—one word at a time.

• Keep showing up.
• Keep writing.
• Keep believing.
• The vision still speaks.

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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