February Newsletter

Writing Requires Discipline

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14

Elizabeth Irvin Ross wrote in her book Write Now the simple fact that in order to be a writer, you must write. It’s easy to dream up reasons not to write—you’re afraid your article won’t be up to par; you don’t think you’ll be able to come up with an idea, you remember all the chores you could be finishing instead of taking time to write, etc.

We must discipline ourselves to write. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. this morning and read my devotions and Bible. This is the best time for me to write, usually after reading and meditating on God’s Word.

Find out what works for you. Since I am an early riser, my writing time is in the morning. My thoughts are clear at this time. I usually will go to my office and start writing on my computer. Occasionally, while writing I take a moment to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Pleasing God requires discipline.

A Prayer for Today
Lord, Sometimes I come with a drained heart and a cluttered mind. I have taken on more than you have asked and suffer with the consequences. So often I add the seemingly good things and it dilutes your power in me. When will I understand? You will never ask more of me than you will equip me to accomplish. I ask for wisdom to choose what is best.