Do you have a dream? Is there something that you've always wanted to do, but you just didn't know where to begin? Maybe you know that God has equipped you for it and given you the desire to do it, but you just kept putting it off. Maybe you were afraid. Maybe you weren't sure it would work out. Maybe you thought you just couldn't do it. Maybe it was just too big of a risk.
I have something like that in my life. There's this one thing that I've been saying I would do. My family has asked me over and over if I'm doing it yet. Friends have encouraged me to try it. Even complete strangers (including some of you) have sent me emails related to it.
But I just haven't done it.
I've thought about it a lot. I've prayed about it. I've dreamed about it. But I haven't taken the first step. I haven't written the first word.
Until now.
I asked the Lord again today...
"Are you sure this is what you want me to do? Where do I start? Is this something I want to do or something You want me to do?"
He said one word in that still, small voice.
"Write."
So girls, today I started it. And you are among the first to know that I'm going to do this.
A devotional book is in the works... one girl's attempt to lead other girls to the feet of Jesus.
I'm scared to death. I don't know how this works. I don't know what will happen with it.
But I know that He said "Write" and so that is what I will do.
What is that one thing in your life that you've always thought about doing? What is He asking you to do? Maybe it's time for you to take that first step as well.
I have something like that in my life. There's this one thing that I've been saying I would do. My family has asked me over and over if I'm doing it yet. Friends have encouraged me to try it. Even complete strangers (including some of you) have sent me emails related to it.
But I just haven't done it.
I've thought about it a lot. I've prayed about it. I've dreamed about it. But I haven't taken the first step. I haven't written the first word.
Until now.
I asked the Lord again today...
"Are you sure this is what you want me to do? Where do I start? Is this something I want to do or something You want me to do?"
He said one word in that still, small voice.
"Write."
So girls, today I started it. And you are among the first to know that I'm going to do this.
A devotional book is in the works... one girl's attempt to lead other girls to the feet of Jesus.
I'm scared to death. I don't know how this works. I don't know what will happen with it.
But I know that He said "Write" and so that is what I will do.
What is that one thing in your life that you've always thought about doing? What is He asking you to do? Maybe it's time for you to take that first step as well.
9 comments:
Dance is what first came to mind--but I too want to write... All in God's timing!
Congrats on stepping out in faith-you are surely fit for it! Can't wait to see how it progresses!
It's always scary to start a new God adventure, but the blessings and growth you receive while writing your devotional book will be SO worth it! I'm anxious to see the work that God will be doing in you throughout the process! :)
I'll have to think about your question. I have lots of ideas, just haven't taken them to God yet.
By the way, I think you'd be great at writing. I'm lifted every time I read your writing.
Beautiful family!! You should listen to focus on the family today if you get a chance...it will bless you!
I too want to write! You're a girl after my own heart! I'll be praying about this with and for you dear friend. I have a friend who is a Christian author who encouraged me to write and even offered to hook me up with his contacts at Thomas Nelson publishers. I can't wait to see the end results of and purchse your devotional!
Since the first day I visited your blog I knew you had the gift of writing. Congratulations on making the commitment to write a devotional. I'll take the first copy, so go ahead and write me down for a pre-sale. :) But no rush, your family comes first. God has big plans for you friend! God's blessings, Sarah :D
Ok, it's official. We were separated at birth. I would LOVE to write professionally, but I don't see how I could do it & keep us afloat financially. One day!
Til then, I'm living vicariously through you, honeybunch!
Praying for you and yours
Love, hugs and prayers...
Tiffany Pifer
that is awesome! God will give you the words just let him write thru you!!
Can't wait to read it someday!
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