God, save me from laziness as a writer.
Save me from the error of thinking my first draft is good enough.
Save me from settling for second best.
Save me from low standards,
pedestrian thoughts,
stale words,
and pat answers.
Grant me the grace
to reread
and rewrite
with diligence and insight.
Grant me the courage
to invite
and accept
valuable and insightful critique from others.
Grant me the stamina to edit
and revise
with patience and perseverance.
Grant me the wisdom to be utterly unsatisfied
until every piece,
every page,
every paragraph and sentence
shines in such a way as to delight
both the reader
and you,
in Jesus’ name, amen.
