Not gonna lie, Grant - I literally just finished checking my post analytics when I read this. Felt like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar, trying to sneak one more peek at those numbers. You know that moment when God's timing is so perfect it makes you laugh?
Your post brings to mind Paul's words about offering ourselves as "living sacrifices" (Romans 12:1). Think about that: when we write, each word becomes part of that offering. It's not like a performance where we stand on stage counting the applause - it's more like bringing a gift to someone we love, then letting them decide how to use it.
Thank you for this, Grant! I’m new to Substack, and in the short time I’ve been here I’ve already found myself fretting over the numbers. Clearly God knew this was exactly the post that needed to show up in my feed tonight.
Well said. Any good thing in us is given by God and is for God. We as the steward of that gift should use it thru the wisdom of God and for his glory. Amen.
I personally do not find pride in writing. I have a sense of wonder why the Lord chose me to write what His Holy Spirit is and has been teaching me. It truly is a humbling and sobering gift to write about what the Lord expects of His true children individually, let alone the Body of Christ at it’s local expression. It’s a unearned privilege to share the Love of Christ for a soul. Because it truly is a Love story like no other. Lord bless you……
Not gonna lie, Grant - I literally just finished checking my post analytics when I read this. Felt like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar, trying to sneak one more peek at those numbers. You know that moment when God's timing is so perfect it makes you laugh?
Your post brings to mind Paul's words about offering ourselves as "living sacrifices" (Romans 12:1). Think about that: when we write, each word becomes part of that offering. It's not like a performance where we stand on stage counting the applause - it's more like bringing a gift to someone we love, then letting them decide how to use it.
Haha I know that feeling all too well. Really love what you said here, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for writing this article.
Thank you. Saved this post because I know I will need to go back to it as a reminder of where my focus should be.
I just told Paul Christopher how excited I was to see Christian writers here on Substack.
I was on Medium, and faith articles weren’t read much. Substack is a much better platform for faith.
It’s wonderful.
That’s good.
Thank you for the encouragement
Everything about this post!!! Incredible. So well said. Thank you for writing this Grant. Praise Jesus.
Amen! 😇
I just discovered this writer’s profile today. He’s really good. Thanks for sharing this. :)
Thank you Tracy!
Thank you so much Grant. I needed to hear this. And I will need to hear it again several times.
Thank you!
Thank you for this, Grant! I’m new to Substack, and in the short time I’ve been here I’ve already found myself fretting over the numbers. Clearly God knew this was exactly the post that needed to show up in my feed tonight.
Well said. Any good thing in us is given by God and is for God. We as the steward of that gift should use it thru the wisdom of God and for his glory. Amen.
That is so good! Thanks for sharing Grant!
very insightful
Praise the Lord! Thank you.
I personally do not find pride in writing. I have a sense of wonder why the Lord chose me to write what His Holy Spirit is and has been teaching me. It truly is a humbling and sobering gift to write about what the Lord expects of His true children individually, let alone the Body of Christ at it’s local expression. It’s a unearned privilege to share the Love of Christ for a soul. Because it truly is a Love story like no other. Lord bless you……
Love this!