Have you had a verse of Scripture jump out at you when you needed encouragement?
This verse spoke to me this week during my morning quiet time.
Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless (1 Corinthians 15:58b NLT).
This same verse in The Message says, And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.
There’s much involved to get a book published. Writers join critique groups (or in my case start one) to receive constructive feedback from other writers. We attend conferences to learn, grow, and meet with agents or publishers. We write query letters or book proposals. After rejections, we send out more query letters and proposals with the hope someone falls in love with our idea or book.
In addition, a writer needs a tribe—a following. We blog, post on social media, manage a website, build our email lists, and write newsletters to keep our subscribers informed.
We have a lot to do. Is it worth it?
According to the above Scripture, God says, yes.
Nothing we do for the Lord is useless.
And because I not only write to honor God, but live my life for Him, I believe He is pleased that I am a writer. I want those who read my words to understand who God is and grow in their faith. To encourage them in their brokenness. To inspire them to be their best each day and shine for Jesus. The people whose lives are blessed by my words are worth my time.
To my fellow bloggers, writers, and authors, keep doing what you’re doing. Throw yourselves into the work of the Lord. Your work is not a waste of time. Many people need what you share—faith, hope, and love.
To everyone else, give God your best. Don’t hold back.
Colossians 3:23 says it this way, Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people (NLT). God’s work is worth it.
Please share a verse of Scripture in the comments section below that brought you encouragement this week.
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