If I had not actually got into this work and been called of God, I would back out. But I cannot back out: I have no doubt of the truth.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If there is a doubt, I believe that I must put myself forward and undergo the people's judgment.
Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.
No matter how dark or precarious it may seem, continue to pursue your truth.
I am shy to admit that I have followed the advice given all those years ago by a wise archbishop to a bewildered young man: that moments of unbelief 'don't matter,' that if you return to a practice of the faith, faith will return.
I believed God had wired me as a writer for a purpose, and I was squandering that purpose. I finally repented of doing things my way and told God that, in the future, I would only write books that glorified Him. That meant I had to buy back some of my contracts.
I think that's what really a substantial work is, it's forever. It's the truth now and it was the truth then, and it will be the truth tomorrow.
Regardless of theology or however you see life or relate to worshiping God, as an artist, my job is to tell the truth and then try to connect with these characters and people as honestly and deeply as possible.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
I was provided with additional input that was radically different from the truth. I assisted in furthering that version.
The road to perseverance lies by doubt.