I was asked, “What is the one thing you love doing for God’s glory, that you are passionate about and will always pursue with joy, no matter what?”
I pondered this deeply, initially thinking that creating videos and designing graphics for God was my calling. These creative pursuits are indeed good and are God-given talents. However, I eventually realized that these were merely extensions of a deeper passion that had been with me since the beginning.
Reflecting on my journey, I now see clearly that the one thing I would love doing for God’s glory, the one thing I could do every single day with joy and passion, The one thing I would wholeheartedly safeguard from any distractions, is writing. Before I ever became part of the creative ministry, my first ministry was writing.
Writing has always been my friend, and a trusted companion. While Jesus is my eternal friend, writing is the earthly avenue through which I express my heart and soul.
Being introverted and reserved, I often find it challenging to open up and confide in others. Writing became my relief, my way of venting and processing my thoughts and emotions. From childhood, writing has been my therapeutic outlet, a gift that God has graciously given me to navigate life’s complexities. And now, I am filled with a deep desire to write for God for the rest of my life. I want my words to serve as a testament to His love and grace.
Many might think that I’m writing and only a few people are reading it. But to me, that’s perfectly fine. I am not writing for the masses or for validation from readers. I am writing for God’s glory, and I trust in His timing.
Sometimes, our writings take time to be discovered. Many renowned authors, like Anne Frank, whose diary “The Diary of a Young Girl” was only discovered posthumously, waited years for their words to reach the world. Her writings, once found, touched countless lives.
Similarly, it doesn’t matter if only one person reads my work or just a handful. What matters is that I am faithful in my calling to write for God. I am not writing solely for the present but also for future generations. Like a pebble thrown into the water, the ripples may start small, but they spread outward, touching many. My writings, though they may have a small impact now, will one day create a ripple effect. They will inspire, encourage, comfort, offer hope, and speak life to many.
I believe this will happen because my writing is not for self-glory but for God’s. Every word I pen is dedicated to Him, to uplift and glorify Jesus Christ.
“All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding” -Proverbs 2:6, CEV
With this wisdom, I will continue to write, trusting that God will use my words to bless others, now and in the years to come.
How about you, God’s beloved? What is the one thing you would love to do for God’s glory?