Sometimes I wonder why God gave me the desire to write. I type words; I hit the delete button; I retype some words. Repeat. Repeat again until I come up with some final product, with which I am often dissatisfied. How many times have I written something only to wonder, Who is going to read this? Is it even any good? Then I wonder if I am any good as a writer and it makes sitting at my laptop to write even more difficult.

There have been many times during my lifetime when I have felt incapable. I’ve felt like I fall short. Like I don’t have any talent. Then I feel very depressed and want to give up on everything in my life. I’m sure everyone has felt that way at some point in their lives. I suppose that it’s human nature to not feel good enough.

As a writer, feeling incapable can be a huge stumbling block. It can cause writer’s block, or a lack of motivation. Writers are told to read and write consistently and constantly. What happens when you’re too tired to pick up a book? Or you can’t type a full sentence without getting frustrated? These are the things that make you wonder… what’s the point of becoming a writer?

God gave writers the desire to write for a reason. He wants us to share his truth with others. I believe God has put that desire in my heart and I want to live it out. I want to honor him with the words I put into type, on paper, or the words that I speak. But how do I accomplish this when I have no words? How do I give others God’s truth when I feel like no one else wants to hear them? I have often worried that I will never be published or hired as an author because I have no skills.

What’s a writer to do when doubting his or her capabilities? How to push past the writer’s block? How is it possible not to crumble under harsh criticism, especially when you have wracked your brain putting together the right words? Like with anything, go to God with your concerns. Trust that God has given you the ability to write what he wants you to write, much like he inspired the writers of the Bible. Remember that God can use anyone to accomplish his will. And remember to never give up. Keep reading to increase your knowledge. You can never stop learning. Keep writing to increase your creativity. God won't give up on you, so don’t give up writing!