DO YOU HAVE A BIG ”BUT?”
What circumstances (and/or excuses) have kept you from fulfilling your writing goals thus far?
In other words, I’ll paraphrase here: what big “BUT” is in your way?
We all have them, don’t we? Excuses why we haven’t had time to finish that novel or submit that article. Reasons why we’re not yet published or haven’t fulfilled the dream that’s burning a hole in our hearts.
While not having an ounce of talent may quality as an excuse, for those of us who know we have the gift of writing, is there really any excuse to keep us from setting out to do what we know God has called us to?
Have you finaled in writing contests? Have you had work published in the past? Have you had reputable industry professionals who were impressed with your writing or who offered encouragement and support? Have people (other than your mother, spouse, or best friend) raved about your “way with words” or your knack for story-telling?
Then guess what? You have no excuse. Get rid of that big BUT.
Whether your “buts” are about finding time to write, acquiring an agent, getting published, submitting that article, joining a critique group, or entering that contest, I can tell you one thing for sure: making excuses is a guarantee for failure. Ok, so just getting up and doing it may not bring you the results you expect or hope for. It may not make you an overnight success. But it will bring you one step closer to realizing your dream. The dream you know that you know that you know God has put in your heart. And it will also give you the satisfaction of knowing you gave it your best instead of hid behind a curtain of pathetic excuses.
As George Washington Carver said, “
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Awesome post! This is great advice and encouragement. Thank you!
I really loved your suggestion to ponder the hurdles preventing me from completing my writing projects. This could not have come at a better time. I have had several articles published and now, all of a sudden, I’m having difficulty writing.
I’ve begun a book about my son who passed away on April 10, 2008. The emotional toll behind each word causes me to put off completing the book. In spite of living his life with a severe neuromuscular disease which caused him to be quadriplegic, my son’s quote “You can only fail if you give up” continues to inspire me every day.
Today, I will overcome my big “but” and work toward completing my book. God has already given me the title for it — “Ready to Fly”.
Good for you, Debbie. What a wonderful title, too. Prayers as you finish this special book.
Helpful advice. Thanks.This really follows on from a blog I recently wrote too about not giving up. You’ll find it here
http://christian.families.com/blog/an-apt-illustration
Excellent post. Thanks.
Hi Lynda:
Thanks for the “Push Start.” You have given me a challenge to move forward.
Blessings in His Name.
Dorothy
I think this is a question we have to continually ask ourselves isn’t it. I had to take stock earlier this year and realized that I’d gotten really good at writing short non-fiction and feature articles, but was so busy I had no time to write fiction – which is my first love.
So, I’ve rearranged a few things. It’s a slow process that continually needs to be examined.
Thanks for posting.