Finding the Inspiration To Continue Writing

I have been writing full-time for more than ten years now. While God has always provided for my needs, there have been many times also of struggle and doubt.

I doubt my writing skills. I ask myself whether I was called for this purpose. Am I really helping other people?

These doubts are stronger in times when my income dwindles and I fear I could no longer continue doing what I love.

Should I go back to a more lucrative job? Did I make a mistake in choosing writing over my more technical background?

There was one thing I realized, however, while thinking about these tough times. I have realized that my love for my craft was being tested in times when it’s no longer easy or profitable to do so.

I guess love is like that. And it’s the same when we love other people.

We are tested to know if we’re in it just for the good times.

Of course, I can be more practical, and I can still take side hustles to gain income somewhere. But that doesn’t mean I should give up my passion for writing.

It is through writing that I’m able to connect with other people. Through writing, I can share what I learn and experience about God. I can be a spark of hope in a world that has grown dim in spirit.

May God lead me where I can be of more use to Him. And may He give me the will never to give up for as long as I believe that I’m walking on the path of love.

“I am not afraid to fail, I am scared to death of dying and having the Lord say to me.
‘Angelica, this is what you might have done had you trust me more’.”
― Mother Angelica

Jocelyn Soriano is the author of the free e-books “366 Days of Compassion” and “Defending My Catholic Faith”. You can read more of her writings at “Single Catholic Writer”.