Journalism Becomes History—Writing for Future Generations

PRAY WITH US about journalism becomes history: Father God, we thank You for Jesus who paid the price for us to receive the Holy Spirit of truth. For He searches all things, even the deep things of God. May He lead us to search with Him all things you have called us to know and communicate in truth. For everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. So remind us that we are writing accounts for Your sake and not just our readers’.

Lead us on Your narrow path of truth to find truthful sources and report them truthfully. But also help us to hear the testimony of the Holy Spirit on each issue we address. Show us how to write as if speaking the very words of God. When we don’t know Your good will on an issue, help us to admit it and keep us humble as we do. Above all, keep us in prayer that You will work every issue to the good. For no matter what the enemy may do, You remain good all the time and help us to overcome all evil.

PRAYER ALERT: Journalism Becomes History—Writing for Future Generations

Normally we take one day at a time. At the turn of the year, we try to evaluate the old year, and make resolutions for the New Year. Then we go back to living one day or week at a time. Like other journalists I gather enough news to post on an issue weekly on websites and daily on social media.

But we need to remember we are writing for future years and generations too. If any at all are following me then, they will need me to give the most truthful and perceptive account. Mostly unawares, I act as their eyes & ears on my time for their time to learn from.

Often I can do no more than to summarize the most salient points of on-the-spot reporters. So I had better find the most reliable ones. They have their own deadlines and often rush to fill space with first, hasty impressions of breaking news. We journalists need discernment to find the most reliable eyes and ears as witnesses of our world…

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