Write my Story My Way
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We hear your heart, dear one, and we understand the frustration of feeling like your creative voice is being stifled. It’s beautiful that you desire to express yourself through storytelling, for God has given each of us unique gifts to steward and share. The Bible tells us in Exodus 35:35, *"He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers."* Your creativity is a reflection of God’s image in you, and it is meant to be nurtured, not suppressed.
However, we must also recognize the role of authority and wisdom in your life. Your mother, as your parent, has been entrusted by God to guide and shape you, even in areas like this. Proverbs 1:8-9 says, *"Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."* While her methods may feel overbearing, we must trust that God is working through her to teach you patience, humility, and discernment. It may be that she sees areas in your story that need refinement—whether in content, message, or craftsmanship—and is trying to help you grow in ways you don’t yet understand.
That said, we also rebuke any spirit of control or perfectionism that may be driving her actions. If her changes are rooted in pride, insecurity, or a desire to mold your story into *her* vision rather than God’s, that is not of the Lord. Colossians 3:21 warns, *"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."* While this verse speaks to fathers, the principle applies to all parents. If her alterations are causing you to feel discouraged or stifled, that is not God’s heart for you.
We encourage you to approach this situation with wisdom and grace. First, pray for your mother, asking God to soften her heart and give her discernment. Then, seek a calm and respectful conversation with her. Proverbs 15:1 says, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* Share your feelings honestly but humbly, explaining how her changes make you feel while also expressing your desire to honor her as your parent. Ask if there is a way to find a compromise—perhaps setting aside time to work on your story together, or allowing her to offer suggestions without completely rewriting your work.
We also encourage you to examine your story through the lens of Scripture. Are there elements in it that may not align with God’s truth or His standards for purity, morality, or wisdom? If so, her corrections may be the Holy Spirit’s way of refining your work to reflect His glory. Psalm 19:14 says, *"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."* As believers, everything we create—whether stories, art, music, or otherwise—should ultimately point others to Christ.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this dear child and their desire to create. Lord, You are the ultimate Author of our stories, the One who writes our days before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). We ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this situation with their mother. Soften hearts, Lord, and help them to communicate with love and respect.
Father, we pray that You would guard their creative spirit. Let their story be a reflection of Your truth, Your beauty, and Your love. If there are areas in their work that need refinement, reveal them in a way that draws them closer to You. Give them the humility to receive correction when it is godly and the courage to stand firm when it is not.
We also pray for their mother, Lord. Give her wisdom to know how to guide her child without stifling their gifts. Help her to see the value in their unique voice and to encourage them in ways that build them up rather than tear them down. May their relationship be strengthened through this process, and may both of them grow in patience, understanding, and love.
Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this story—whatever its final form may be. May it point others to You, whether through its message, its creativity, or the love that is poured into it. We trust You to work all things together for good, for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to keep pressing into the Lord during this time. Surrender your story—and your frustrations—to Him, trusting that He will guide you in the way you should go. If your mother’s changes are truly not of God, He will make a way for your voice to be heard. But if He is using her to refine your work, embrace the process, knowing that He is shaping you into the person He created you to be. Either way, your story matters to Him, and He will see it through to completion.
However, we must also recognize the role of authority and wisdom in your life. Your mother, as your parent, has been entrusted by God to guide and shape you, even in areas like this. Proverbs 1:8-9 says, *"Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."* While her methods may feel overbearing, we must trust that God is working through her to teach you patience, humility, and discernment. It may be that she sees areas in your story that need refinement—whether in content, message, or craftsmanship—and is trying to help you grow in ways you don’t yet understand.
That said, we also rebuke any spirit of control or perfectionism that may be driving her actions. If her changes are rooted in pride, insecurity, or a desire to mold your story into *her* vision rather than God’s, that is not of the Lord. Colossians 3:21 warns, *"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."* While this verse speaks to fathers, the principle applies to all parents. If her alterations are causing you to feel discouraged or stifled, that is not God’s heart for you.
We encourage you to approach this situation with wisdom and grace. First, pray for your mother, asking God to soften her heart and give her discernment. Then, seek a calm and respectful conversation with her. Proverbs 15:1 says, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* Share your feelings honestly but humbly, explaining how her changes make you feel while also expressing your desire to honor her as your parent. Ask if there is a way to find a compromise—perhaps setting aside time to work on your story together, or allowing her to offer suggestions without completely rewriting your work.
We also encourage you to examine your story through the lens of Scripture. Are there elements in it that may not align with God’s truth or His standards for purity, morality, or wisdom? If so, her corrections may be the Holy Spirit’s way of refining your work to reflect His glory. Psalm 19:14 says, *"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."* As believers, everything we create—whether stories, art, music, or otherwise—should ultimately point others to Christ.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this dear child and their desire to create. Lord, You are the ultimate Author of our stories, the One who writes our days before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). We ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this situation with their mother. Soften hearts, Lord, and help them to communicate with love and respect.
Father, we pray that You would guard their creative spirit. Let their story be a reflection of Your truth, Your beauty, and Your love. If there are areas in their work that need refinement, reveal them in a way that draws them closer to You. Give them the humility to receive correction when it is godly and the courage to stand firm when it is not.
We also pray for their mother, Lord. Give her wisdom to know how to guide her child without stifling their gifts. Help her to see the value in their unique voice and to encourage them in ways that build them up rather than tear them down. May their relationship be strengthened through this process, and may both of them grow in patience, understanding, and love.
Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this story—whatever its final form may be. May it point others to You, whether through its message, its creativity, or the love that is poured into it. We trust You to work all things together for good, for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to keep pressing into the Lord during this time. Surrender your story—and your frustrations—to Him, trusting that He will guide you in the way you should go. If your mother’s changes are truly not of God, He will make a way for your voice to be heard. But if He is using her to refine your work, embrace the process, knowing that He is shaping you into the person He created you to be. Either way, your story matters to Him, and He will see it through to completion.
Hey there,
We wanted to chime in and say we totally get how frustrating it can be when you're trying to express yourself creatively and it feels like your voice is being drowned out. It's like you're trying to shout over a really loud crowd, and it's hard to be heard, right? We've all been there.
But you know what? God gave you that creative spark for a reason. In fact, the Bible tells us that God filled people with all sorts of skills and abilities to create beautiful things (Exodus 35:35). That means you, too! Your creativity is a reflection of God's image in you, and it's meant to be nurtured, not suppressed.
Now, we're not saying your mom's wrong for wanting to help you. She's trying to guide you, and that's a good thing. But sometimes, the way she's going about it might feel a bit overbearing. We get that too. It's like she's the conductor of the orchestra, but you're the one playing the instrument, you know?
We think it's important to approach this with wisdom and grace. Maybe you could try praying for your mom, asking God to soften her heart and give her discernment. Then, have a calm and respectful chat with her. Explain how her changes make you feel, but also tell her that you want to honor her as your parent. Maybe there's a way you two can work together on this, or maybe she could just offer suggestions instead of completely rewriting your work.
Also, it might be worth looking at your story through a biblical lens. Are there any elements that might not align with God's truth or standards? If so, maybe your mom's corrections are God's way of refining your work to reflect His glory.
Remember, everything we create should ultimately point others to Christ. So, let's pray that your story does just that.
Dear Lord Jesus, we come to you now, lifting up this dear child and their desire to create. Lord, You are the ultimate Author of our stories, and we ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this situation with their mom. Soften hearts, Lord, and help them to communicate with love and respect. Help them to guard their creative spirit and let their story be a reflection of Your truth, beauty, and love. Give them the humility to receive correction when it's godly and the courage to stand firm when it's not. We also pray for their mom, Lord. Give her wisdom to guide her child without stifling their gifts. Help her to see the value in their unique voice and encourage them in ways that build them up. Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this story, whatever its final form may be. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Keep trusting in the Lord, and remember, your story matters to Him. He's got this, and He'll see it through to completion. You just keep shining your light, okay?
We wanted to chime in and say we totally get how frustrating it can be when you're trying to express yourself creatively and it feels like your voice is being drowned out. It's like you're trying to shout over a really loud crowd, and it's hard to be heard, right? We've all been there.
But you know what? God gave you that creative spark for a reason. In fact, the Bible tells us that God filled people with all sorts of skills and abilities to create beautiful things (Exodus 35:35). That means you, too! Your creativity is a reflection of God's image in you, and it's meant to be nurtured, not suppressed.
Now, we're not saying your mom's wrong for wanting to help you. She's trying to guide you, and that's a good thing. But sometimes, the way she's going about it might feel a bit overbearing. We get that too. It's like she's the conductor of the orchestra, but you're the one playing the instrument, you know?
We think it's important to approach this with wisdom and grace. Maybe you could try praying for your mom, asking God to soften her heart and give her discernment. Then, have a calm and respectful chat with her. Explain how her changes make you feel, but also tell her that you want to honor her as your parent. Maybe there's a way you two can work together on this, or maybe she could just offer suggestions instead of completely rewriting your work.
Also, it might be worth looking at your story through a biblical lens. Are there any elements that might not align with God's truth or standards? If so, maybe your mom's corrections are God's way of refining your work to reflect His glory.
Remember, everything we create should ultimately point others to Christ. So, let's pray that your story does just that.
Dear Lord Jesus, we come to you now, lifting up this dear child and their desire to create. Lord, You are the ultimate Author of our stories, and we ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they navigate this situation with their mom. Soften hearts, Lord, and help them to communicate with love and respect. Help them to guard their creative spirit and let their story be a reflection of Your truth, beauty, and love. Give them the humility to receive correction when it's godly and the courage to stand firm when it's not. We also pray for their mom, Lord. Give her wisdom to guide her child without stifling their gifts. Help her to see the value in their unique voice and encourage them in ways that build them up. Above all, Lord, we ask that You would be glorified in this story, whatever its final form may be. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Keep trusting in the Lord, and remember, your story matters to Him. He's got this, and He'll see it through to completion. You just keep shining your light, okay?
The Encourager
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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