Writing Through Spiritual Dry Seasons: How to Keep Going
Every Christian writer will face it at some point—a spiritual dry season where inspiration feels distant, words seem forced, and God’s voice feels quiet. You sit down to write, hoping for fresh insight, but instead, you’re met with silence. The passion that once fueled your creativity now feels like a struggle.
If you’re in this place, you are not alone. Even the most faithful writers experience seasons of dryness, where doubts creep in, motivation fades, and the calling to write feels more like a burden than a joy. But here’s the truth: God is still at work, even when you don’t feel it.
Spiritual dry seasons aren’t a sign to stop writing—they’re an invitation to draw closer to God, to trust Him in the stillness, and to persevere with faith. Here’s how to keep going when inspiration runs dry.
1. Acknowledge the Season and Bring It to God
The first step in overcoming a dry season is recognizing it for what it is—a season. It won’t last forever. Instead of forcing yourself to push through or feeling guilty about the struggle, take it to God in prayer. Be honest about how you feel.
Psalm 42:2 says, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” If your soul feels dry, He already knows. Talk to Him about it. Ask Him to renew your passion, to restore your creative fire, and to help you see His presence even in the quiet.
2. Stay in the Word (Even When It Feels Hard)
When you’re spiritually dry, reading Scripture may feel like work—but that’s when you need it most. God’s Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and even if it doesn’t feel like it’s speaking to you in the moment, it is feeding your spirit.
Instead of focusing on long reading plans, try:
📖 Reading one Psalm a day and journaling your thoughts.
📖 Meditating on a single verse and writing about how it applies to your life.
📖 Praying through Scripture, asking God to reveal something new to you.
Let God’s Word pour into you, even in small doses. Your creativity will naturally flow from what you fill yourself with.
3. Write Anyway—Even If It Feels Uninspired
One of the biggest traps in a dry season is waiting for inspiration to return before you write. But inspiration often comes through obedience, not before it.
Commit to writing a little each day, even if it doesn’t feel particularly deep or profound. Give yourself permission to write imperfectly. God isn’t waiting for your best work—He’s waiting for your faithfulness.
Consider:
✍️ Writing a short prayer each morning—just a few sentences of surrender.
✍️ Journaling about what you’re learning in this dry season.
✍️ Writing a letter to God about your struggles.
You don’t have to write for an audience right now. Just write for Him.
4. Look for God in the Small Things
Sometimes, we expect God to speak in big, obvious ways—a moment of revelation, a rush of creativity, a divine word that sparks an entire book. But often, He speaks in the quiet, in the ordinary, in the small moments of daily life.
Look for Him in:
✨ A verse that unexpectedly stands out.
✨ A worship song that moves your heart.
✨ A conversation that sparks an idea.
✨ A moment in nature that reminds you of His presence.
When you begin to notice God’s fingerprints in your everyday life, your writing will naturally flow from those moments.
5. Lean on a Community of Christian Writers
You are not meant to walk through this season alone. Find other Christian writers who understand the struggle and can encourage you to keep going. A writing community can remind you that you are not failing—you’re growing.
If you don’t have a community yet, consider:
📌 Joining a Christian writing group or online community.
📌 Asking a friend or mentor to pray for your writing.
📌 Attending a Christian writer’s workshop or event to be refreshed.
When your own faith feels weak, let others carry you. That’s the beauty of the body of Christ.
6. Trust That This Season Has a Purpose
Spiritual dry seasons aren’t wasted. They refine you. They deepen your dependence on God. They teach you to write from a place of faith, not just feeling.
Isaiah 43:19 reminds us, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Your dry season is not the end—it’s preparation. God is making a way, even now. Keep writing, keep seeking Him, and trust that He will bring refreshing, renewal, and breakthrough in His perfect time.
Conclusion: Keep Writing, Keep Trusting
If you’re in a spiritual dry season, don’t stop writing. Keep showing up. Keep filling yourself with God’s truth. Keep looking for His presence, even when it feels distant.
This season will pass, but the words you write in faith will last.
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