We write to remember God.

Do you think God allows you to struggle during your writing process so you spend more time with Him?

I find that when I write my Christian posts, there is often a real struggle happening. But then I realized something significant. What if God wants me to feel that way on purpose?

The struggle is not the short cut we would like.

But the struggle with God Himself is better than the struggle without God.

If you struggle as you write, consider this a very good thing.

This process is bringing you closer to God Himself.

The Christian writer’s struggle, keeps you in student-mode for life!

♡We write to remember God’s promises!
We write to encourage ourselves and others.

I asked permission from precious Willie Torres first, before posting his comment below.

He kindly agreed and allowed me to share his comment here.

Willie is a Christian writer like me. 😊

“Think Before You Step”, was just published.

Here is the poem below if you missed it.

~Think Before You Step~

Write even when you are struggling!

I had no idea that I would be writing about fading steps and enduring steps.

I’m so thankful to God that I wrote this poem.

Many thanks to all the readers/writers who read it.

God has been teaching me valuable poetry lessons that affect me deeply.

During my poetry writing, I usually don’t know how my poem will unfold. I simply pray and let God guide.

Seek God first before writing.

God is a poet too.

He even cares about rhyme!

Hi Willie! 😊

I am praying for you and your beautiful family.

Thank you for being a reader at helenolenjin.life.

You wrote this to me –

“What a beautiful and heartfelt poem. Your words convey such a powerful message about the significance of our steps and the importance of walking in God’s guidance. I love how you captured the struggle between seeking worldly freedom and the peace that comes from following Him.”

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“The imagery of footsteps and the contrast between the fading paths and golden steps is so vivid. It’s a poignant reminder that true fulfillment and direction come from staying close to God. I appreciate how you emphasize the beauty of returning to Him and the joy of walking in His will.”

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“Thank you for sharing this inspiring piece. It encourages reflection on our journeys and the importance of inviting God into every step we take. I’ll definitely be meditating on Psalm 103.”

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Encourage other Christian writers.

I love what Willie wrote!

This is a Christian writer who thinks deeply and loves the Lord.

Willie is one of my subscribers.

He understands the real meaning of a poem that has been inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Willie wrote this comment, for himself too. He fed himself God’s insights whilst simultaneously encouraging me also.

Imagine these “Jesus blog comments” being recorded by God as His work!

When other writers feel the Lord’s presence in my poems and make this fact known to me, I am overjoyed!

*Please tell me this!*

I think God loves when we encourage each other heaven’s way!

This kind of writer-to-writer relationship seeks no competition but rather desires the best for each other. ❤️

Did you know, your writing ministry for God, affects YOU the most?

Not your readers.

Why not initially make your writing posts perfectly Christ tailored towards your needs, not others?

I fell flat on my face when I tried to write to help others!

Don’t compete with another writer. Simply glorify Christ.

When “the helping me 1st” approach is used, the writer burn out of self is significantly less. Only because you realized that the most important person is you. Not your reader.

As a Christian writer, I no longer like to waste time writing about subjects that don’t change me personally.

As I love intrapersonal writing, I realized that the topic I pick, should be a topic, that helps me the most!

This a wonderful realization.

Write to draw closer to God. Avoid being teachy and preachy.

If God ministers to you too, when you read my posts, I’m very glad! But if not, my soul work is never lost.

Why?

Only because my writing ministry is helping-my-own-soul-the-most.

I pray that your writing ministry helps you the most too.

I pray that every draft that I write, even if it’s trashed later, helps me in some way.

Instead of saying, “Draft one, draft two, draft three ….”

Rather say, “Devotion one, devotion two, devotion three and so on.”

When you influence yourself the most, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, even trashed drafts can become an enduring heavenly joy 😊!

Only because God Himself is always present as you write every messy draft.

These drafts4self, with God, then ripple out and helps others later. Without you even really trying.

It’s like putting on your spiritual oxygen mask first, before helping others on the plane.

We write best when we help ourselves first.

Love Helen Olenjin

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3 thoughts on “Writing ✍️ for God in 2026”

  1. What a wonderful message.
    I truly resonate with what you’ve shared here.
    Most of my writings have come from times of struggle, heavy burdens, or deep experiences that drove me into prayer. It’s in those prayers that I bring my heart to the Lord, and what I write reflects His answers. About 6-7 years ago, as a new believer learning to take those first steps, a toddler Christian if you will. I remember pleading with God, “Lord, Why? Why me? Why now?” and His answer was clear: “Grab a pen and paper. Every time you come to me, do the same, for I am going to show you my plan.” And ever since, I haven’t stopped writing.

    I always give God the Glory, Honor, and Praise for what I write, for these are His Words. Through His Word, I receive clarity and understanding of whatever it is I may be struggling with or battling at that moment, and I hope that by sharing them, others might too. After all, we’re here to “Grow Together in Christ,” to lift each other up, and to support and encourage one another. I’m grateful my comment meant so much to you, and thank you for the mention, but truly, these are the Lord’s words; I just put them on your blog.

    Be Blessed, my Dear Friend, and Continue to be a Blessing.

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    1. Wonderful words, brother! Perfectly said. You know what I am thinking right now? As we are called to write as Christians, we are very blest. Why? Only because “as we write for Him” it helps us stay faithful to God. This act of using this spiritual gift, is like an “emergency process” applied to our soul again and again, fusing us to God and helping us stay close to God. I think every moment is a soul- emergency.

      Meaning….how we live each moment, is so significant it feels like an emergency.

      Spiritual surgery for the “writing soul” is very good.

      When we write, we do it for God and we are part of our own healing processes. One other very significant thing I realized is this…we can have as much of God as we want too. There is plenty of HIM around.

      When we don’t limit our time spent with Him, we will cope the best during life’s challenges.

      I am so proud of you for listening to God and writing. I visited your blog and read a post, it was wonderful! Hopefully I can visit again and read some more later. Yes, you have the writing gift. This will keep you going when nothing else will.

      HELP will come to you and your family when you need it the most! God will make sure of that.
      Love in Christ

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      1. Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting words. I’m truly grateful for your perspective on writing as a way to connect with God. It’s a beautiful reminder of how significant every moment is. I’m so glad you enjoyed my blog, and I hope you visit again to read more of what I’ve written; All for the Glory of God.

        Your support means so much to me,

        God Bless You, and may we keep growing closer to Him through our writing.

        Be Blessed and Continue to Be a Blessing.

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