Are you a kingdom writer? In this post I'll share five characteristics of a kingdom writer. But first, I'll begin by answering what is a kingdom writer? Kingdom writers are inkhorn writers, scribes, creatives, and ordinary people called to build the kingdom of God by publishing words that impact lives. Kingdom writers are co-creators with God (Matthew 6:33) in their discipleship, educating, and sharing Father’s heart to the world through the written word. I am sure some may ask, but isn't the kingdom and Christian writer the same? Yes and no. While kingdom and Christian writers both write from a Christian perspective, the kingdom writer applies kingdom principles and protocols to their scribal writings.
Whereas, if not careful, Christian writers can get wrapped up in religious legalism and allow his or her scribal motives and spiritual insight to become tainted by a mixture of worldly aspirations. Kingdom writers focus on God's kingdom strategies to impact lives. Focus is defined as, “a center of activity, attraction, or attention; a point of concentration.” For example, if finding a new job is your focus, you will place your attention, energy, and direction toward getting a new job. Your focus becomes the mission of your vision. Kingdom focused writers place their full “activity, attraction, and attention” toward seeking and pleasing God in their scribal publications. God's vision is the mission of the kingdom writer's assignment. (Habakkuk 2:2) So, what are the five characteristics of the kingdom writer? Called. Kingdom writers know they are called to impact lives. Unlike Christian writers who often "choose" to write, kingdom writers have a kingdom mandate to write. Consecrated. Kingdom writers often lead a consecrated life. They understand the seriousness of their role as a kingdom writer and aim to stay connected to the Father's heart in prayer, fasting, studying the word, fasting, etc. Love to Write. Kingdom writers love to write. They write words that educate, inspire, encourage, transform, and promote kingdom principles and protocols. Graced to Write. Kingdom writers are graced to write. Writing is hard, but the kingdom writer is graced with the discipline to commit to write effortlessly. Kingdom writers have a passion to serve and impact lives through the written world. Has God called you to be a kingdom writer? Comment below and be sure check out the resources below to help you grow in your journey as a kingdom writer. My Listening Prayer Journal - https://amzn.to/3m16L6h (affiliate link) Possessing the Gates of the Enemy - https://amzn.to/3mfJ3nd (affiliate link) Prayer Shawl - https://amzn.to/3g3p5YJ (affiliate link) 7 Keys to Unlocking Your Prophetic Call to Write - https://amzn.to/3iM3dD7 (affiliate link) Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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