There are moments when I sit down to write and feel the weight of discouragement settle in. The words still come, but the progress doesn’t seem to follow. Social media feels quiet. Sales feel slow. And I start wondering if I’m truly moving forward—or just standing still.

That’s usually when the deeper questions surface.

Am I using my gift the way God wants me to?
Or am I holding onto something He’s asking me to let go of?

I don’t want to walk away from writing. It’s part of who I am. It’s how I process faith, story, and the quiet places of the heart. But when there’s little visible growth, it’s hard not to feel discouraged—or to question whether I’ve misunderstood my calling.

Christian writer sitting alone at a desk in a glowing nebula, writing quietly while reflecting on faith, calling, and perseveranceWhen Faith and Creativity Feel Out of Sync

I think we often assume that when something is from God, it should come with clear signs of success. Momentum. Growth. Affirmation that we’re on the “right” path.

But faith-based creativity doesn’t always work that way.

There are seasons when obedience looks less like results and more like perseverance. When Christian writing feels quiet, unseen, and even lonely—but still deeply personal and purposeful.

In those moments, I remind myself:

  • God’s measure of faithfulness isn’t the same as ours
  • A slow or quiet season doesn’t mean a wasted one
  • Writing that reaches even one heart still matters

Knowing this doesn’t erase the doubt—but it helps me breathe through it.

**“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9, NIV)**

Holding the Calling Without Burning Out

What I’m learning is that it’s okay to admit discouragement without surrendering the gift. I can bring my questions to God without walking away from what He’s placed on my heart.

Some days, holding on looks like:

  • Writing anyway, even if it’s only a paragraph
  • Letting go of comparison and unrealistic timelines
  • Trusting God with the unseen work

Other days, it simply means resting and asking Him to restore the joy that once came so naturally.

**“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3, NIV)**

Christian writer sitting alone at a desk in a quiet meadow, writing peacefully while reflecting on faith, calling, and perseveranceChoosing Faithfulness Over Numbers

I don’t have all the answers. I don’t know when—or how—the forward movement will come. But I do know the desire to write hasn’t left me.

And maybe that’s part of the calling.

Maybe Christian storytelling isn’t always about visibility or numbers, but about faithfulness in the quiet. About trusting that God is still working, even when progress feels invisible.

So for now, I’m choosing to stay. To keep writing. To keep listening. And to believe that the seeds being planted—though unseen—are not forgotten.

**“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” (Zechariah 4:10, NLT)**

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