Into the Fire

There were all kinds of learning curves going on when I wrote my first novel. Not only those but many kinds of interference (I explained mine here) which for most writers is expected, depending on their life responsibilities. Over the course of time from beginning to the more seasoned times of the writing life, we experience some great instructions – and, yes, some not so great. 

Here is my best and most favorite instruction that the Lord Himself gave me during one of those worrisome times as I wrote my first novel and since then when the lulls become extended: 

     "If you pick up the pen, I'll give you the words." 

It still works for me. 

Father, you always amaze me. Your kindness, benevolence, grace, mercy, forgiveness, lover of my soul – all of it sustains me. Apart from you, I can do nothing. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.