Writer, Are You Dressed for the Journey?
By Andrea Merrell Writing for the Lord is a journey. Sometimes the path is smooth and straight. At other times it takes us uphill or winds through deep valleys. Yet He is always with us. What we often fail to realize as children of God, called and equipped to spread the good news of the gospel, is that the Enemy will throw obstacles in our way to discourage us and keep us from accomplishing our goals. That’s why the Bible tells us to “put on all God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the Devil” (Ephesians 6:11 NLT). The Word for You Today explains it like this: “Your clothes closet is where you find what you need to wear in the natural realm, and your prayer closet is where you find what you need to wear in the spiritual realm.” Let’s look at each piece of armor and what it means for us as writers. Truth The belt of truth keeps us focused on what is right. We should always be ready to speak—and write—the truth in love without compromis
