I mentioned earlier in this blog that I was working on writing a book. I’ve decided to start posting excerpts of it. I would love your feedback!

First, let me tell you how I arrived at this point. Have you ever felt certain of a future event in your life? You know…getting married one day, having children, or working in a specific field? I think we all have. Well, I just knew one day I was going to write a book. I knew this even before I really had lived the life and learning experiences God wanted me to write about, all in the hope of encouraging others.

Earlier this year, I started praying seriously about my writing. In my prayers, I shared my heart and my desire with God to get started, but also the fact that I didn’t have the structure ironed out and I desperately needed God for that. I think my prayer went like this…

“God my heart is willing, but you know my weaknesses. I don’t know how to structure it, so I need you to structure it for me. Help organize my thoughts. Please, Lord!”

It was only a few days later while I was reading Ecclesiastes that I felt God speak to me. I was in Ecclesiastes 3, which is the “A Time To Be” chapter. You know….a time to be born, a time to die, etc. After reading it through the first time,  I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to read it again. I did. Again, I felt the prompting of the Spirit to read it once more…slower. Once I did, ideas started popping with each “A time to be.” For instance, when I read “a time to be born,” my mind started popping with different interpretations…physical birth, spiritual birth, the birth of a dream.  I knew God had answered my prayer. I was to use each “A time to be” as a chapter! Structure….Done. God is so good to me!!

I’m excited to share what God has laid on my heart to write. My prayer is that my readers are able to laugh, be encouraged, and not feel so alone in their struggles. God’s Word says it best…

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Cor 1:4

I want to live that verse out. Let me know what you think as I share. Please leave comments, so I can grasp if I am heading in the right direction. 🙂

Much Love,

April

4 Comments on My Book

  1. April, I’ve known you were going to write a book too. I’m so exited knowing God is prompting you. You have such a talent for writing-honestly, when you update your blog, I stop what I’m doing immediately and read it. I laugh, I cry, I relate to what you’re saying. I feel like I’ve just sat don in your kitchen and had a chat with you. Your writing has a way of reaching into one’s heart and evoking emotion. You have such a story of hope, perseverance and in the midst of it all, we see God weaving your story. You are on the right path, and I’m ready to pre-order!

    • Thanks for reading Robin!! How encouraging…sitting down in the kitchen and chatting….that’s exactly how I feel when I am writing. I’m glad that is how it is received. Pray for my diligence in getting the book completed. Can’t wait to have a completed copy to send you! 🙂

  2. Excited to read it April! I am always moved and inspired by your writings. Hopefully you can get paid for it now! LOL Love you.

    • Rebecca ~ I think it’s amazing that God continues to connect us. Our lives have so many similarities, none of which we could have imagined when we met 15 years ago. You encourage me. I encourage you. Let’s keep that going! 🙂

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