The Write Editing

  By Andrea Merrell “I’m putting so much time into my writing, but I always wonder if my words are really making a difference. Do I have what it takes? How do I know if my stories are truly reaching the heart of my readers?” the woman asked.  As writers, we all have these questions and doubts from time to time. Even when we know that God has called us to write for Him, we wonder … Am I doing enough? Am I speaking truth? Am I penning my words or His? Is anyone even paying attention? Should I keep going? I hear these questions often. When we begin to doubt—ourselves, our calling, God—we soon come to the conclusion that our words are meaningless. They have no value. So, what’s the point? The point is this: writing for the Lord is a divine calling. It also comes with a responsibility to trust Him completely and obey whatever He puts on our heart. I love this quote by Johann Sebastian Bach: “I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.” He beli...