Jesus commanded His disciples to preach the good news. Blogging is a great way to use your gifts to do just that! There are plenty of free resources out there for new bloggers (try Wordpress.com for your publishing platform, or Pixabay for free images, for example), but little advice on how to bring God into the process. Here, a list of my best tips for writing what God puts on your heart. Still have questions? Send me a comment here and let me know your thoughts! 

 *Your primary tool is your pen. To build something good for the Kingdom of God, you must write.

*Distractions from your writing may also signify distractions from your top priority of seeking God, since good Christian writing flows from a place of creative connection with God.

*It is God’s words alone that bring life and healing, not your own. “The unfolding of Your Words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” – Psalm 119:130, NIV

*There’s a popular blogging cliché that says: “Content is King.” As a Christian, you know this is only partially true. Take this phrase a step further: Jesus is King, and the words of King Jesus are your best content! (Click here to read more on this.)

*Your finest words will bear no weight with even your exact demographics if they lack God’s anointing. So be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as you plan what to write; give Him time to speak through you, and He will!

*Seek God first (in prayer) every time you sit down to your notebook or keyboard. What seems like a chore – taking the time to converse with God – will become a source of life, strength and joy. (John 16:22)

*God knows your audience better than you do. You do not have to “figure out” your audience, as other writers do. As you tune in to God’s voice (His Spirit), you will know what needs to be said to your readers. Over time, you will see that a certain segment of people responds best to your words, but seek God first, rather than seeking to please them first. You can do nothing apart from Him! (See Galatians 1:10.)

*Your pen is your tool, not your weapon. Your goal is edification, not destruction. Use that tool to edify, exhort, and comfort men, not to criticize or judge them. When you feel the need to criticize, use prayer as your weapon, then once you have given those thoughts to God, return to your place of building and edifying! (1 Corinthians 14:1-4)

*Take the time to pull away and think, plan, and strategize for your blog or ministry. Jesus did this in ministry and it yields powerful results. Use the downtime to connect, charge, improvise, evaluate and survey with an eye for improvement. Give yourself (and God!) time to make adjustments.

*Build your blog or ministry at the speed of relationships. To seek sudden, personal fame is to invite disaster. To put others first is success.

*Your writing should be a reflection or by-product of your living. Authentic writing emerges automatically when you live a corresponding godly life. Your ministry should be as powerful as your message. (For more on this subject, click here.)

*What seems like “work” will become refreshment to you when you approach your writing from the perspective of partnership. Don’t forfeit your joy out of a laziness that sets God aside for an “easier” path.

*Treat your writing as sowing, expecting to reap a harvest! God’s word never returns void (Isaiah 55:1f).

*Your audience is similar to the audience Jesus reached when He walked the earth. They are: weary, busy, lonely, tired, hungry, exasperated, angry, harassed, tormented, fearful, sick, stressed, guilt-ridden, hurried, dispirited, and in need of rest. (See Luke 4:18-19.) Your words should be an oasis of life to them.

*Although we (in the West) live in an area of plenty, there are many who still hear but do not perceive. They read the Bible but may not understand. They still need your teaching and testimonies to reveal the goodness of God to them. Don’t let the enemy convince you that your words are unnecessary or an excess. There is room for your stories!

*Don’t allow the demands and pressures of social media or culture to force you into a mold. God did not create you to fit in to a mold, but to stand out! Let Him shape you and set a new standard for your writing.

*Have a scripture or idea in your head but not sure how to write about it? Ask the Lord to expand your thoughts for you. Pray and journal your thoughts until an outline materializes.

*A soft answer turns away wrath. (Proverbs 15:1.) Refrain from reacting badly to criticism. When attacked, keep silent; don’t respond unless you can do so lovingly and peacefully. You are Christ’s ambassador!

*Be an expert! It is not years that give wisdom, but time in God’s Presence.

*Don't be afraid to use social media to promote what God is saying. Social media is a powerful tool for building relationships and linking the Body of Christ. Use the internet to share the Word of God: not just your own words, but the words of other Christian writers, too! Connect with your readers around the world in real time, and build a caring community. (Check out these articles on Technology and Social Media for more.)

*God is creative, and He has an endless supply of creativity available for you. Don’t be afraid to try new things, to be different, and to express yourself individually! (For a powerful prophetic word on Creativity, click here.)

*Realize that there are ebbs and flows to creativity. A dry stretch doesn’t mean you’re finished! It may mean you need time for refreshment, or God may be leading you to invest more in family or other priorities for a time. When you’re feeling stuck, try making a change in your routine or surroundings. It is the enemy who pressures you; God will lead you in peace.
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*The chronicling of God’s thoughts and words to you will be important for future generations. Leave a good legacy.

c. Deborah Perkins / HisInscriptions.com

Deborah Perkins is a seasoned blogger and the author of three books, all available on Amazon.com. You can read her free weekly blog here, or follow her on social media using the links above.