Thanks for being so authentic. You verbalized so much of what I have been wrestling with. I’m a writer, I have always been a writer, and I’ve known for a long time that God had called me to use my writing for furthering His Kingdom. But it’s so easy to get caught up in the numbers, making it about me and not Him. Like you, I feel this constant struggle to write more. But I’m reluctant to commit to more than one newsletter a week. I want the freedom to write on a whim, when the words flow and they don’t necessarily fit into my weekly newsletter, but I don’t want to commit to posting more than once a week. I haven’t figured out the right approach for this. One thing I’m learning about myself is that even though I’m capable of much, I have a very limited capacity, and if I solely focus on writing, a huge area of my life (family, home, health) gets neglected. I’m on a journey to find the right balance and also share it with the world.
Appreciate your transparency! I think we all struggle with how big Substack will be in our lives, finding the right balance with the rest of our activities, and coming to terms with how we can or cannot “measure” the impact of our writing.
Yes, it's a tricky thing, that's for sure. I think "coming to terms" is a great way to describe what I had to do. I had to get honest with myself and God and not live in a reality that "I wish was true."
Thank you for your honesty. I can relate to this - not being one of the top 1% baseball players (didn’t even know that about you actually) but about trying to find the balance in honoring the Lord with your writing journey. It was encouraging to me to read about how you’re processing things.
You're welcome! It is challenging because it's just as Jennifer said in her comment about capability and capacity. Just because we're capable of producing content doesn't necessarily mean we have the schedule capacity to do so. I think that's where I'm at!
Either way, I'm glad this was helpful for you! And thank you sir, may God bless you as well!
Brandon, thank you for modeling such honest stewardship of your calling. Your reflection on the tension between divine leading and human striving really resonates. That grounding in Ecclesiastes - "Fear God and keep his commandments" - feels like exactly the right compass for these decisions. Grateful for your willingness to share this journey of finding sustainable faithfulness.
We're doing great! That compass keeps pointing true north, doesn't it? There's such peace in returning to those simple, foundational commands. I appreciate your transparency in this journey.
Thank you. I’ve learned there’s no better way than honesty. The Lord sanctifies us for us to draw near to Him but also to be a testimony to others. As difficult as it is sometimes, I’m glad I can be that.
Thanks for your openness and for being bold in sharing your life. As someone who doesn't know you, I did feel a kinship with you in several respects. I look forward to what you share in the future. I'm glad you find it fulfilling... it is encouraging to those of us who read. And we all need encouragement.
I relate! Driven but wanting to rest in God and please God at the same time. Will be praying! Today I said to my husband and he made me repeat it: it’s not inherently bad for God’s ways to take longer.
Sounds like the plan God wants from you.❤️
Thanks for being so authentic. You verbalized so much of what I have been wrestling with. I’m a writer, I have always been a writer, and I’ve known for a long time that God had called me to use my writing for furthering His Kingdom. But it’s so easy to get caught up in the numbers, making it about me and not Him. Like you, I feel this constant struggle to write more. But I’m reluctant to commit to more than one newsletter a week. I want the freedom to write on a whim, when the words flow and they don’t necessarily fit into my weekly newsletter, but I don’t want to commit to posting more than once a week. I haven’t figured out the right approach for this. One thing I’m learning about myself is that even though I’m capable of much, I have a very limited capacity, and if I solely focus on writing, a huge area of my life (family, home, health) gets neglected. I’m on a journey to find the right balance and also share it with the world.
Sounds like we're basically in the same place! May God show us grace and give us clarity as we try to move forward faithfully.
Appreciate your transparency! I think we all struggle with how big Substack will be in our lives, finding the right balance with the rest of our activities, and coming to terms with how we can or cannot “measure” the impact of our writing.
Yes, it's a tricky thing, that's for sure. I think "coming to terms" is a great way to describe what I had to do. I had to get honest with myself and God and not live in a reality that "I wish was true."
Appreciate your comment!
Thank you for your honesty. I can relate to this - not being one of the top 1% baseball players (didn’t even know that about you actually) but about trying to find the balance in honoring the Lord with your writing journey. It was encouraging to me to read about how you’re processing things.
Blessings on your 2025, brother.
You're welcome! It is challenging because it's just as Jennifer said in her comment about capability and capacity. Just because we're capable of producing content doesn't necessarily mean we have the schedule capacity to do so. I think that's where I'm at!
Either way, I'm glad this was helpful for you! And thank you sir, may God bless you as well!
Brandon, thank you for modeling such honest stewardship of your calling. Your reflection on the tension between divine leading and human striving really resonates. That grounding in Ecclesiastes - "Fear God and keep his commandments" - feels like exactly the right compass for these decisions. Grateful for your willingness to share this journey of finding sustainable faithfulness.
Thanks for your encouragement, Kyle! I've been going back to that passage in Ecclesiastes a lot. I agree, it serves as a compass.
Hope you are well!
We're doing great! That compass keeps pointing true north, doesn't it? There's such peace in returning to those simple, foundational commands. I appreciate your transparency in this journey.
Thank you. I’ve learned there’s no better way than honesty. The Lord sanctifies us for us to draw near to Him but also to be a testimony to others. As difficult as it is sometimes, I’m glad I can be that.
Thanks for your openness and for being bold in sharing your life. As someone who doesn't know you, I did feel a kinship with you in several respects. I look forward to what you share in the future. I'm glad you find it fulfilling... it is encouraging to those of us who read. And we all need encouragement.
Thanks John! I appreciate your consistent encouragement. I’m glad what I’ve said here could relate and in some way be helpful!
I relate! Driven but wanting to rest in God and please God at the same time. Will be praying! Today I said to my husband and he made me repeat it: it’s not inherently bad for God’s ways to take longer.
Haha I'm glad your husband helped you out on that one. It's so tough to be patient and I think your words there are a great reminder!