I have been working on writing my first book for almost a year. I was writing steady in the beginning and as I approached the final part, I have stopped writing at all. Coming up with excuses, becoming busy with all this other “stuff” and my energy level has basically plummeted to zero! What happened?
I am scared of the outcome; I have become afraid of the success of the message. But God reminded me as I sought after Him this morning that it is His book. He wrote the words, I have just been the vessel that He used to get the message out. I have lived out the message in my own life to be qualified to share this message of hope. I need not be afraid of its success because it is not about me personally; it is about someone finding God for their life.
I realized that during the time of not writing I was not seeking God for direction or clarity for my life. I started relying in myself and others. I was stepping away from the true purpose of the book and my life’s mission. I was delaying the positive effects I know this book will have on the lives that are waiting to be changed.
But when I sought after God, He showed me everything that I needed for my life and the completion of this project. He gave me clarity on my purpose!
If you are a believer, then you know how important it is to stay connected to God and seek Him in all things! You can’t rely on Him for only parts of your life, He needs to be in every aspect. So as I live and grow in His grace, I understand more and more I can’t do anything without Him and I don’t even want to try.
If you are going through anything today that you can’t figure out, seek God! He has the answers that are so much greater than your own.
Be blessed so that you can be a blessing!
The Butterfly Journey ~ Lisa
Hi Ms. Lisa! Loved this post. I’ve been reading your post and keeping up with the butterfly journey lately. I can relate to this post. I am a writer too and I realized that I too get “too busy” and I always fear the outcome so this was something that I needed to read. I am learning that the things that I do can impact others. It’s God’s will for me to be a tool and bless others. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Paige for reading and sharing! You are right once we realize what God has for us to do we have to stay true to that because there is someone somewhere that needs what we are purposed to complete. Be blessed!
Hi ms. Lisa! I loved this post. I write too and a lot of times I find myself “too busy” with other things in life. I am starting to learn that what I do has an impact on others and about the importance of God’s will . Thanks for sharing this post. I have been keeping up with the butterfly journey and I am inspired. Keep doing what your doing and may God continue to bless you everyday. Lots of love,
Paige 🙂