The Beauty in Your Undoing
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Letting God Rewrite You
One of the most beautiful—and painful—things about being a writer is the process of undoing.
To do my best, I must give my all. Writers know this. We pour our hearts into pages, confronting both our deepest doubts and our greatest hopes. But something else happens in the process that goes far beyond storytelling: God undoes us.
The Writer’s Undoing
When I begin a new novel, I rarely feel confident. I never sit down to the keyboard with all the answers. I may know how a story starts—or even how it ends—but the middle? That part always requires wrestling.
And that wrestling is holy.
The doubts rise: Will this story matter? Will the words come? Will it be good enough?
The insecurities follow: Am I enough? Do I really know what I’m doing?
And yet, God meets me in that vulnerable space with gentle reminders that His strength is made perfect in my weakness.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)
Each book I’ve written has chipped away at my pride, my self-sufficiency, my performance-based faith. Every word on the screen is a reminder that this calling is not about my ability, but about my dependence on Christ.
Where the New Name is Written
“God writes our new name only on those places in our lives where He has erased our pride, self-sufficiency, and self-interest… A true disciple is one who has his new name written all over him—self-interest, pride, and self-sufficiency have been completely erased.”
Oswald Chambers – My Utmost for His Highest
That is my goal. Not just as a writer, but as a believer in Jesus.
And isn’t this the life of discipleship? Letting the Holy Spirit peel away the layers of “me” so Christ can shine through. In writing, that undoing is personal and sacred. When I sit in front of a blinking cursor, I feel exposed and needy. My words are not enough—but Jesus is.
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
—John 3:30 (ESV)
Undoing Isn’t Just for Writers
Maybe you’re not a writer, but I wonder:
- Where is God undoing you right now?
- What situation has you feeling weak, uncertain, or stretched too thin?
- What area of your life is He using to rewrite you?
It could be a relationship that’s been tested, a job that feels overwhelming, or a dream that seems out of reach. It might even be in the quiet routines of motherhood, ministry, or caregiving—places where no one applauds, but God is powerfully at work.
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”
—Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV)
God is doing something in your undoing. Don’t resist it. Lean in. Let Him rewrite you with grace, humility, and His divine love.
A Heart’s Cry
As I sat down to write this today, the lyrics from the Newsboys’ worship song echoed in my heart:
“Come on, Lord, and fill up my life. I need Your presence, this is my heart’s desire…”
Yes, Lord. Fill every undone part of us. Let our hearts reflect Your glory.
A Prayer for the Undone Heart
Father God,
Undo me. Erase the pride, the striving, the self-sufficiency. Fill every hollow space with Your truth and presence. I want my new name written across every part of my life, not just the areas that feel polished or acceptable. Use my weakness to reveal Your strength. Let my story—whatever You’re writing—point to You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s talk:
What has God used in your life to “undo” you and rewrite your heart?
How has that changed your walk with Him?
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