In the faith community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward their work. They see it as a spiritual invitation from God, a continuation of the great tradition of biblical leaders like Moses, David, and Paul who experienced a supernatural call.

Most writers feel this way about their work, too.

You probably feel some type of nudge or pull toward your creative work. Regardless of whether you believe this comes from God or another source, the important thing is that we obey this calling and don’t try to run from it. When we run, we are unhappy. When we do the work to fulfill our calling, we have a deep sense of joy and we also serve others with our gifts.

This calling, though, is never finished. It’s an ongoing pilgrimage that lasts your whole life. Jeff Goins said, “Your calling is not a destination. It is a journey that doesn’t end until you die.”

None of us ever “arrives” as a writer in the sense that we have learned all we can learn, or that we have somehow completed the mission. The mission—your calling—never ends.

It is not about how many books you write or any other accomplishments. It is about living as a writer and embracing the creative life. When you do that, it’s much easier to accomplish your goals because you’re living in alignment with what you were created to do.

Question: How do you feel about the truth that you will never “arrive”? Are you committed to staying in a growth mode?