By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

Does being successful in the publishing world and fulfilling your dreams seem like David battling the odds on his way to becoming king?

Most of us are familiar with King David of the Bible. His story is in 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Psalms, and many other parts of the Old and New Testament.

One of our first childhood Bible stories was about how David fought Goliath. Remember the five smooth stones and his slingshot? Maybe you’re singing the song now.

Have you ever wondered if David dreamed of being a king? Of course he did. Boys dream of being super heroes like girls dream of becoming princesses; and writers dream of becoming published.

Like David, we need to have a few things in place with God on our road to becoming outstanding writers.

• Submission: Have we submitted to God and to learning the craft?
• Servant’s heart: Do we know for whom we are writing?
• Security: Are we secure in our faith no matter where our writing takes us?
• Sacrifice: Are we ready to ensure our best is given to the writing project?

The following are seven ways a writer’s life is like King David.

1. He didn’t take the throne immediately. He had much to learn
2. He battled lions and bears to build strength, courage, and thus perfect his skills.
3. His family probably didn’t understand who he was or what he was attempting to accomplish.
4. He fought Goliath—the world of publishing—by using his skills and trusting in God.
5. He faced rejection: King Saul, his wife Mikel, those whom he thought were his friends, and his sons.
6. He made mistakes and had to ask God for forgiveness.
7. David never gave up. He had hope, which means he waited for the Lord to fulfill His promises. What about you? Where is your hope and commitment?

How does your writing life compare to King David?

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles haveappeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Suspense Sister, and International Thriller Writers. She is co-director of The Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference and The Author Roadmap with social media specialist Edie Melson. She teaches writing workshops around the country. DiAnn is active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.

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