For faith-based writers, writer’s block isn’t just a creative problem—it can be a spiritual one too. Discover some practical tips and how God often uses the quiet moments to birth the most meaningful words.

Here are five practical strategies to overcome writer’s block:

1. Begin with worship
   Start with prayer and worship before you write. Set your heart on God, not your deadlines. This helps you shift your focus from pressure to purpose. One recent live workshop participant said, “When I focus on worship, I stop thinking about how impressive my writing should be. I just want to glorify God.” Worship reminds you that writing is an act of service and surrender.
2. Use scripture as a launchpad
   Stuck for ideas? Open your Bible. Let a verse inspire your writing. One participant shared how reading Psalm 23 reminded her of God’s peace and became the heart of her devotional. When your writing starts in the Word, it carries depth and authority. You don’t need to manufacture inspiration—God has already given it to you.
3. Don’t edit while you write
   Trying to polish your words too soon can block creativity. Give yourself permission to write freely. Editing comes later—right now, just get your thoughts on the page. It’s okay if the words are messy. What matters is that they’re honest. When we silence the internal editor, we allow the Spirit to speak more clearly.
4. Take a step back
   Sometimes, walking away is the best way forward. Go outside. Take a nap. Talk to a friend. Inspiration often comes when you’re not chasing it. A rested heart hears better. Don’t feel guilty about taking breaks—rest is a gift, and sometimes it’s the very thing God uses to refocus your writing.
5. Remember your calling
   You were called to write for a reason. As one attendee shared, “Even if one person is encouraged, my writing has done its job.” You don’t need a huge platform to have a big impact. Trust that the words God gives you will reach exactly who they’re meant to.

Writer’s block is a bump in the road, not the end of your journey. God isn’t looking for perfect writing—He’s looking for willing hearts. Keep showing up to the page, and trust that the words will come.

In the end, the most powerful writing often comes from the most vulnerable places. Be real. Be faithful. And write anyway.

**This is based on the workshop “Filling your blank page: Paano makabuo ng creative ideas para sa iyong articles” presented by Marlene Legaspi-Munar in Tagalog. You can watch the full workshop on-demand for free.**