By Edie Melson
As a ministry leader I feel the weight of being an ambassador for my Jesus— especially in regard to the words I share online.
And I feel the weight of knowing I’m not worthy to represent Him—by myself. But God never sends us out into the world, alone, to accomplish what He has planned for us. NEVER.
Instead, He comes with us, giving us the strength and the guidance we so desperately need.
And that’s why I’ve found it so important to pray for myself, as well as the words I share. These are some of the verses I pray, to make sure I’m walking closely with Him as I write with Jesus.
Bible Verses for Writers to Pray Over Themselves
1. I pray I remember my calling and who called me:
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV
“For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 HCSB
2. I pray I remember what that calling is:
“Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this.” Revelation 1:19 ESV
“Then the Lord answered me and said, “Write down the vision And inscribe it clearly on tablets, So that one who reads it may run.” Habakkuk 2:2 NASB
3. I pray I do the work with joy:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 ESV
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,” James 1:2 ESV
4. I pray for courage:
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
“Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 NASB
5. I pray I won’t give in to discouragement:
“Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.” Isaiah 40:31 NASB
“The Lord will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You.” Psalm 9:9-10 NASB
6. That I always rely on God and don’t try to write in my own abilities:
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV
7. That I am content to wait on God’s timing and trust Him with my words:
“Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 NASB
‘And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESV
Our calling to serve those God has put in our path is an honor. It’s also impossible to do in our own strength. However, when we lean into God and work from a foundation of His Spirit and truth, we can persevere.
