Has God Called Me to Write?

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 614
Transcript: www.desiringgo...

[@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. 🙏🕇☝️☝️☝️📖

[@tierrarichardson6129]

Anthony Smith I pray you be successful in what the Lord is calling you to do. I love writing and reading and if you ever put up a blog or write something, I'd love to read what the Lord has done through you! God bless

[@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 💜✞🕊

[@queene8380]

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 😊

[@eixela1030]

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. 👍

[@laurenallan1204]

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 🙏

[@tkchapin_]

Lovely question and answer!

[@queene8380]

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

[@chrischerry5600]

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.

[@issakfriesen5779]

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!

[@tierrarichardson6129]

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?

[@blackout2430]

That’s what I thought this would be about.

[@blackout2430]

At the end of the day if it’s compelling like he said then it could be a calling. I’m saying this based on my own passions. There’s nothing more compelling than Basketball to me so I feel like it is a calling from God

[@sam.abadyah]

It’s possible! As long as the message somehow gives glory to the Father in some way. You can definitely put a lot of interesting spins on that while writing.

[@christinabriggs1782]

Yes there definitely is. God created us to be creative. I'm currently revising my first YA sci Fi/fantasy novel. I'm praying for God to pave the way for the way to publishing. :)

[@nakolameleji3770]

I wanted this really

[@RickyNicks7]

What is the email to ask questions?

[@RickyNicks7]

I just sent an email with questions! How long does it take for Pastor John to see these questions?

[@modisana]

I honestly have no idea. I imagine it takes quiet a while to get through a lot of the questions since there are a lot of people all over the world that send through questions. Some questions might have already been answered in previous episodes. Try searching on this KZbin channel to see if your question might have already been covered before. Whenever I come across a passage I do not understand in the bible or have a question, between "Look at the book" and "Ask Pastor John" I usually find what I am looking for. I hope that helps.