When I was a little girl and I began writing, I never worried about anything except writing. I never worried about people liking or not liking my words. I never worried about getting published or letting people read what I wrote. I was just focused on writing down the words and stories I felt God was giving to me. I was focused on keeping Christ at the center of my writing, because after all, He gave me the gift to begin with. But as I grew older and began to develop my writing platform, I quickly understood how much more difficult it could be to keep Christ at the center of my writing when I was also managing a growing platform. The honest truth is that just sometimes in between the compliments (and even the criticism), the blog statistics, writing classes, and writing assignments, I can lose my focus. Lose my focus on what really matters. Because the truth is that the numbers really don't matter. The number of people reading your blog or loving your writing posts on Facebook, does. Not. Matter. Jesus is the only thing that matters. If He has given you the gift of writing, then He has specific people He wants you to reach with that gift. Maybe it's only one person. But trust me, that is enough. Our purpose is to always keep our eyes on Him. But how do we do that? How do we focus on Him when other things are pulling on us? Well, here are my thoughts. Keep your time with Jesus first. Although writing is a calling and a gift, it can't take the place of Jesus in your life. Put your quiet time with Him first. Make sure you're constantly checking your heart and praying for humility in the spotlight. Get a mentor. Christian writing mentors can be vital for several reasons, such as helping you develop your craft or proofread your writing, but the most important reason is to help you keep your focus in the right place. If you have a Christian writing mentor she/he can point out areas where you may be focusing more on numbers than on glorifying Jesus. Don't look at your blog statistics every day. Sometimes I can get into the habit of checking my blog stats every single day, but in doing this I'm focusing more on my numbers than on the wonderful amazing readers that God is blessing me with. If checking your blog stats distracts you from your focus on Jesus, delete the app from your phone or stop checking on your laptop. Write for Jesus. That's all that matters in the end.
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Bella Morganthal
12/27/2017 03:17:46 pm
Thank you, Nettie for commenting! <3
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Olivia Bell (aka Livy)
12/17/2017 03:30:25 pm
Very true, Bella. Keeping Christ at the center of all of our writing is of utmost importance! =)
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Bella Morganthal
12/27/2017 03:18:04 pm
Thank you, Livy! <3
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Anna P.
12/18/2017 04:31:46 pm
This is such a great article, Bella! This is all so true! God always helps me with writing--I couldn't write without Him! This is a great post!!
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Bella Morganthal
12/27/2017 03:18:22 pm
Aw, thank you, Anna! <3
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Bella Morganthal
12/27/2017 03:18:38 pm
Thank you for commenting!
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Bella Morganthal
12/27/2017 03:19:12 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting, Ellie! :)
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Dieter Ruth ( I am a male)
4/26/2022 11:39:50 pm
I loved that you always keep your focus on Jesus. You are so right, Jesus is all that matters. Perhaps, my writing is somewhat different. For a man, God has blessed me with good penmanship. I realize it is a gift that God has given me to use for His glory. I write cards encouraging other believers in their faith in Christ Jesus. I love doing this and it blessed me and strengthens my faith and walk with My Lord Jesus. It is only something small, but I believe no matter what you do for Jesus, it’s never too little if in your heart you do it because you love Him so much. I’m an old man but I have no regrets having laid my writing talent before the Lord and letting me do it all for His kingdom and His glory. Thank you for letting me share. God bless you.
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