Has God Called Me to Write?

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 614

[ByGraceThroughFaith_]

I just want to say thank you pastor John and to the entire team at Desiring God. Because of this video I came to realize I had been believing a very deceptive lie from the enemy these past 5 years, which was "Don't share your Christ centered writings or poetry because it would be boastful to share your gifts". I thought I had been exercising humility these past few years but now realize although my heart was in the right place I was actually believing a lie from Satan. I have been so blessed by your ongoing faithful ministry and this video shined so much light and while listening felt the Holy Spirit breaking a chain to let me walk freely in this calling to write. I pray all of your families and ministry continue to be blessed in mighty ways as you all continue to use your gifts to glorify Christ and share Him with the world. 🙏🕇☝️☝️☝️📖

[cmullenmusic]

"Until the writing is for God, it's not a calling - from God" Pastor John at 5:56 Much needed wisdom shared. Thank you 💜✞🕊

[wanderervii]

This describes my experience so perfectly. Since i was twelve years old i have wanted to write stories that would encourage people to velieve the truths of God's word and combat the lies of the world and its master.

Now i have six kids and my creativity has ebbed and flowed as i have had time and emotional bandwidth. I hsve to believe that God has a use for the thousands of hours and metaphorical tons of effort i have exerted toward being a good enough writer to get published and make an impact.

[queene]

Thank you. I was given dreams by God to write and in the dream I was in an historical library 📚 and I was handed a book. So now I share my dreams, visions, scriptures, experiences etc
I also had a dream I found a book and I opened it. It said “Award winning writer” praise the Lord Jesus 😊

[queene]

I’ve started writing my book, on the 4th page. All glory to God 😅

[eixela]

thank you Pastor John! i think this is applicable not only to writing but other vocations that we might feel God is calling us to. great insights as always. 👍

[laurenallan]

Thank you so much! This message touched my heart. I am not sure exactly what will be created through me but I am willing and open to do God’s work and tell his stories. I wonder what my next step is 🙏

[issakfriesen]

Thank you so much Pastor John for making this clear to me! I’ve always had a sense that God was calling me to be a writer but I wasn’t ever sure if the calling was clear or just a desire I had. Now I’m certain that God has been moving through me to write books that will draw people to His Glory!

[chrischerry]

Hello Pastor John,


I just wanted to thank you for this message, I was blessed by it and I pray that God bless you and keep you through your current and future ministry endeavors.

[tierrarichardson]

I enjoyed this and it was her enlightening for me. God bless you all!

[JoshuaWeirdo]

So, is it not possible for someone to be called to write fiction? Like Sci-fi or mystery novels? Is there not a call for people to be creative storytellers?