Thank you for following The Anointed Pen: Writing as a Sacred Call for Kingdom Influence series.
I truly appreciate you for joining me on this journey to uncover the significance of being a Kingdom writer.
Our focus for this month of May is:The Nature of Kingdom Writing: Truth, Love, and Redemption.
And today, I will be sharing on: Writing in the Spirit of Love: Grace Over Harshness
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
The Power of Tone in Kingdom Writing
There is a fine line between correction and condemnation. As Kingdom writers, our mandate is not just to convey truth, but to convey truth in the spirit of love. Our words are not just to inform, but to transform, to bring healing, clarity, and conviction without wounding the very ones God longs to restore.
We are not wielders of judgment; we are carriers of light.
Truth Without Love is a Sword Without a Sheath
Yes, we are called to speak truth. But truth void of love becomes a weapon that cuts without care.
It’s easy to become zealous in exposing error, calling for repentance, or confronting systems and mindsets. But when our pens drip with disdain, arrogance, or self-righteousness, we no longer represent the heart of the Father, we simply resound the spirit of accusation.
Remember Jesus, when He was correcting the woman caught in adultery, defended her dignity before He addressed her sin (John 8:11).
Love in Writing Heals and Draws
Writing in love doesn’t mean avoiding hard truths, it means delivering them with grace, compassion, and hope. Here’s what love does in your writing:
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Love heals: It addresses wounds with the balm of truth and the fragrance of mercy.
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Love draws: It makes the reader feel seen, not shamed.
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Love transforms: It shifts hearts by reflecting God’s kindness, which leads to repentance (Romans 2:4).
When our writing carries God’s heart, it becomes a mirror and a magnet, revealing and drawing at the same time.
Tips to Avoid Harshness in Kingdom Writing
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Pray Before You Write
Ask: Am I writing this from a place of love or frustration? From offense or obedience? -
Check Your Tone
Read your piece out loud. If it sounds like a rebuke without redemption, revisit it in prayer. -
Write With the Reader in Mind
Would you want to receive these words if you were on the other side of the page? Would it stir you toward God or push you away? -
Use Redemptive Language
Instead of: “The Church is full of hypocrites,”
Try: “God is calling His Bride to return to purity and passion.” -
Leave Room for Grace
Don’t close every paragraph with judgment. Leave space for the reader to breathe, reflect, and feel invited into change.
Word to the Anointed Writer
You are not just a writer. You are a scribe of the Kingdom, a vessel of the Father’s voice.
Let your words mirror the character of the One you serve: full of grace and truth (John 1:14). May your pen drip not only with ink, but with mercy, healing, and restoration.
Because when you write in love, Heaven draws near.
Reflection Question:
Before your next writing session, ask: “Will this piece sound like the voice of the Shepherd or the voice of a stranger?”
Scripture Anchor:
Ephesians 4:15: “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
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Written by Oluwatosin Olajumoke Arodudu
Kingdom Publisher and Identity Coach
Hadar Creations
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