Going forward in faith

If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. — Psalm 139:9-10


Lord, Katherine gave me some good amount of encouragement, enough to proceed with the novel. I am going with You. Your hand guides me as I put my effort and time and thinking into this project. I humbly ask You to fill me with the ideas and words You want to see on the page. I pray that You would guide my thoughts as I push forward with this book. 

Your word says that wherever I am, even on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, and hold me fast. I am keeping this truth in my heart. I have been told by many people that I am a good writer. As I put myself out there, Lord, I go knowing that it's You who gives me all my gifts, and it's to Your glory that I want to use them. You have set me on a path, and You will see me through to the end. My job is this: I pledge myself to You, that I will listen for Your direction. When I am discouraged, I will remember You. When I read discouraging words about becoming a novelist, I will redirect my thoughts to You, who are in charge of my life. Only You know what will happen. I take this risk as a step of faith, that whatever happens, You are with me. 

I pray for Lily, that she will develop self-control and a desire to please You. I pray for Isabel, that she will stand firm and seek to know You better. I pray for Lee, for his health, and for ways that I can be a better wife to him. I pray for Dad and Mom on their flight home from NJ today. 

In Your son's name I pray,

Amen