21-Day Devotional for Christian Writersናሙና

Today’s Bible verse talks about ‘not [throwing] away your confidence.’ The words ‘throw away’ have a sense of carelessness and impatience about it. They are used in the sentence in the same vein that would talk about something that’s not working, something that has been tried, and now, out of frustration, is being relegated to the rubbish heap. Here, we’re being challenged to think different, and none more so than in our writing journey. It is one that is filled with highs and lows, the mundane, and sometimes the frankly ridiculous. In the midst of all these, it can be quite easy to give up and throw away our ‘confidence.’ Not only in our writing, but also in God’s Word, which is our confidence. However, there is more. It is not just about having blind confidence – there is also the promise of a rich reward for those who have persevered and ‘done the will of God.’ The writing and publishing industry is a big one and can be rather confusing. If you do not have the right information, you may find yourself quitting and throwing away ‘your confidence,’ so knowing your target market can help you in this regard. For example, it is important to send off your article or synopsis to the relevant publication. There is no point in sending a recipe for homemade apple pie to a magazine that deals strictly with young women’s fashion. Understanding this concept will save you a lot of heartache in the long run. If the results you have been hoping for don’t seem forthcoming, remember today’s verse: You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. God is on your side. He wants you to receive the prize. So don’t give up.