I Have a Vision! Where Do I Begin?

Congratulations! You've overcome the most difficult part of writing, which is receiving the inspiration to do it! Now comes the other part--organizing your thoughts and getting something down on paper.

As writers, we often find ourselves excited, energized and enthusiastic in the beginning of a writing project. But, as the nature of the project takes its course, we tend to lose focus and run out of steam. This is when we have to rely on the Bible's teaching to "faint not." We must persevere, even though our character's development seems to be going nowhere or our plot line is leaving us feeling a little flat. This is the time when prayer and meditation help us to get back on track and we become more receptive to additional inspiration for our project. It always encourages me to remember, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." (Phil. 4:13)

It is when we reach the end of our project--when we finish the last sentence of that last chapter or put the finishing touches on our manuscript--that we should be careful to remember to give God the praise. Thankfulness is an important part of worship and should be an ongoing part of our daily conversation with Him.

So remember to stay focused, remain encouraged through prayer and meditation and give God the glory for your accomplishment. Your writing project will be a blessing to you and to others.