I’m struggling with a passage from John 3 right now. I guess I have struggled with it for a while, maybe forever, because of my sin nature. Intellectually, I understand it, but my proud hard rebels, and now that my writing is becoming important to me as never before, I am really having a hard time with it. Here is John 3:30-31: “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. I am of the earth, and my understanding is limited to the things of earth, but He has come from heaven.” In another place, John the Baptist admits he is not worthy to untie the sandals of Christ.
I totally agree that Christ is Lord, that He is the source of my blessings and the power, such as it is, of my life. I humbly bow to His will and to His Lordship.
Here’s the rub. I am writing, to His honor and glory now. It is my passion and my pleasure. It is a driving force in my life right now. I want to spread His message. I want to be His vessel. I have dedicated my craft to furthering the Kingdom.
But, I need to promote my writing, therefore making my name known so people know about and purchase my books. Are my motives clear of pride? I just won a writing prize. What do I do with that affirmation? How do I market my work so that others are drawn to it without becoming proud of my achievement?
Someone told me the other day I am promoting my work, not myself. Really? Can I separate the two?
Anyway, I am struggling right now and would treasure comments that keep my from self-promotion. Pray that I grow in understanding, and that my motives are clear and are pure.
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