For Every Christian Content Creator
Getting over the impostor syndrome
Words cannot explain how excited I am to write this post (says a writer who supposedly should be best in using words, lol)! This is something I wish someone had told me when I was starting out. It answers so many questions and reduces anxiety by about 80%; the remaining 20% is just you in your head.
I wrote a bit on how we can tackle fear in this post. But today’s post is aimed at Christian creatives who are starting out. (And even for those who’ve been in it for a while.)
The decision to start creating Christian content was pretty easy for me. I love Jesus so it seems natural to want to talk about him, until I started following other creatives and I realized then, that I knew nothing. When I began to see the level of their accuracy, excellence, following, great writing skills and first class editing I knew I had no chance.
Whilst battling insufficiency on every side I still wanted to talk about my Jesus. I didn’t start anything and I also didn’t give up on the idea — it's a very weird place to be; you squat with emotions you can’t describe.
“Who would listen to me with my level of understanding?" - Stumbling block #1
Our anchor verse is Romans 12v6 and it says, “So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith that we have.”
I wish I knew this...
If your faith isn’t enough for divine healing yet, then stick to teaching on salvation. If your faith doesn’t yet command financial breakthroughs it’s okay. There is absolutely no pressure at all. As much as you have, give!
You don’t have to wait till you carry Daddy Adeboye’s grace before you minister to your neighbour. And you don’t need Apostle Selman’s level of anointing before you make that post.
If the grace that you carry works for you, it will surely work for another. Kathryn Kuhlman started by preaching just about salvation, it was until her later years that the Lord started moving miraculously in her meetings. Now tell me, if she hadn’t started with what she had, where she was (whether spiritually or physically) she wouldn’t have gotten to that level.
First be content with the amount of God that you have. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for more but you should be confident in the power you have at your disposal NOW.
If the level of anointing you have helps with your depression, it will definitely help another. Or if the grace you have helps you understand scriptures, you can teach others.
Don’t look down on yourself!
One thing I’ve realized is that we are peculiar; as individuals, but not so different; especially when it comes to our humanity. We may think we’re going through things alone but in reality there are many other people experiencing the same thing.
“What solution do you even have to offer?" - Stumbling block #2
I’ve never been the smartest kid. I don’t have a “sharp" brain; it takes me hours to understand stuff. I wouldn’t say I’m an opinionated person; I’m silent about my thoughts most of the time (in real life, not here, lol). I’m the kid who’d fake being sick so as not to participate in an activity.
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Simply put, there’s not alot I have to offer. I had a default answer whenever I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, but in reality I really didn’t know. I didn’t think I had the solution to any world problem.
You may also be that kind of person, but guess what? You know the One who has the solution to all things.
On beginning this journey of preaching Jesus, on media or offline, remember that although you cannot answer the questions that plague the mind of men, you can refer them to the One who can.
There is no need to pressure yourself into producing solutions for people. Your only job is to refer them!
“Who would follow you to hear what they’ve already heard on Sunday?" - Stumbling block #3
This followers thing ehhh. I still don’t understand people who say numbers don’t matter.
They say it doesn’t define your impact. And engagements do not define the quality of truth you offer. Omo, at least a big following will let me know a good number could possibly be influenced.
The only thing I have to say is don’t focus on the numbers… for your sanity.
Create because you want to and it makes you happy. Don’t chase the numbers, you’ll get frustrated. Just do your thing.
As you’ve probably guessed, my number of followers and engagements dropped drastically when I started creating Christian content on Instagram and we’re yet to recover. I still don’t know what it is I did wrong... or maybe I didn’t.
I will share with you a school of thought I use to hold body- The way God sees things is completely different from how we do. Therefore, the way He weighs our success will definitely be different from ours. If success to you means big numbers, to Him, your showing up alone may be enough.
In essence, look to Jesus to define you in all things!
“Will I ever be enough?" - Stumbling block #4
Another point worthy of note is that you are part of a big plan. Therefore, your success is weighed by your faithful contribution whether it’s much or little.
Imagine with me a big lake. In order for anyone to get to the other side, stepping stones are needed to be in place. Consider your art to be one of those stepping stones. Whether you put in a big or small stone, there is no doubt that whoever’s passing will thank you; approaching your art in this manner will certainly increase your sense of value.
BELIEVE IN YOUR ART!
Just as a mustard seed makes a big difference over time. So will your art be.
1 Corinthians chapter 12 also gives an example. v12 says, Christ is like a single body, which has many parts; it is still one body, even though it is made up of different parts.
The succeeding verses reiterates the point from that verse by explaining how, one part cannot do without the other. And no matter how menial a part considers it’s function to be it is still needed!
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If you’re curious about my Instagram ministry, it’s @heavensmail_ but it’s somewhat inactive 'cause I’m taking out time to focus on writing. There’s a lot that could bless you there so check it out here + I reply dms you can reach out to me as well! Ciao ✨
