But how do I find the motivation I need every day, as I face the blank page? How can I justify spending so much time writing without clear knowledge of the usefulness or worth of my work? While Rome burns, will I just fiddle with words? And then the big question: Is this really what God wants me to do with my life?
Carol J. Rottman, Ph.D., Writers In The Spirit
I’ve wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember.
Reading Rottman’s words, however, filled me with doubts. I thought that if a true writer (in my mind, a published writer) like Rottman doubted her ability and capacity to write, what chance did I have?
But my dream to be a published writer didn’t stop or ease. It simply changed from getting published in magazines to writing for myself. Ta da! I registered my domain name and got my blog on this day in 2022.
I posted my first article in October 2023. More than a year after singularfaith.com officially came into being.
Why did it take me so long, I hear you ask?
Short answer: Writer’s block.
Only, it goes deeper than that. It’s more like a cliff with a sheer drop. I still struggle to write, compounded by my introverted nature.
My words are not perfect. English is my second language, so they’re probably not even good, but they’re what I have right now. Growing as a writer and, more importantly, as a Christian woman called to share what God is doing in her life. And the lessons learned.
Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You;
Let such as love Your salvation say continually,
“The LORD be magnified!”
Psalm 40:16
Motivation
Isn’t our lives and purpose as Christians, when stripped down to the core, to know and worship the LORD God? And to tell others about Him?
Hasn’t the LORD God given us gifts and talents to do that, even us older introverted spinsters?
That motivates me to keep writing. Knowing there’s more of us out there, who try to find our place in the world. And try to fit in at church.
For in You, O LORD, I hope;
You will hear, O Lord my God.
Psalm 38:15
Usefulness
I write to connect with and help older introverted Christian spinsters.
I pray I continue to write and be faithful to the Holy Spirit’s direction. I pray that He brings the right people to read what they need to know.
And now, Lord, what do I wait for?
My hope is in You.
Psalm 39:7
Calling
For better or for worse, the world is changing. But our needs remain the same: To be known, seen, heard and loved. To know that we matter.
And we do matter. You and I matter. We matter to the One who made us. Who shaped each intricate part of us and placed us where we are.
God knows us. He sees each part of us. Knows all our weaknesses, and our strengths. He hears our silent pleas for help. He loves us.
He calls us.
Your Turn
Do you feel led by God to be a writer, to write or blog to share your faith?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
May God bless your writing. Thank you for stopping by.
