When I told you all awhile ago that I am working on writing a book to be published, some of you very sweetly requested that I keep you up to date on my progress and how it’s going, that you might be able to pray specifically for my needs in this area. You asked….so I’m answering.
The project is going very, very s l o w l y. Very much so. I’ve abandoned the thought of having anything published by my next birthday; it has become clear to me that a project of this sort will take longer than others, and that a devotional book cannot be churned out the way that other books can. I am aiming, instead, to write as often as I can, gradually chipping away at this mountain that’s before me. You can only eat an elephant one bite at a time, you know.
So my prayer request is this:
Please pray for motivation. I have been lacking in structure to my days since Leah was born, and it is hard for me to want to use up my few minutes that I get to myself here and there throughout the day for “work.” It isn’t always the most appealing prospect, and therefore often gets neglected in favor of other, less productive pursuits. (This is part of why I'm not visiting your blogs right now. You're all just so fascinating and I get so wrapped up in it all!) Plus, I can’t just plop myself down and write something that’s divinely inspired, as this book needs to be. It takes me some time to get in the writing mode. I need a specific block of time scheduled for writing…but that has yet to happen.
Please pray, too, that I won’t get discouraged. It’s been a long time since I’ve worked toward a goal like this, and it seems somewhat futile at times.
Thank you, sweet friends, for offering to pray. It means the world to me, and one day, I promise there will be something concrete to show for it.
Blessings on you all. How can I pray for you?
3 of your thoughts:
Girl, I know what you mean about not being able to do more "productive" things with a daughter! I'd much rather use the precious moments I have to cuddle Noelle, or look for online deals, or watch a movie with my hubby, or catch up on laundry or dishes or vacuuming... things like writing thank-you cards for my 4th and final baby shower (I'm TERRIBLE with those things!) and writing the book I started just about one year ago today get put on the back burner. There's just so much more to do! I imagine, though that once Noelle gets past the colicky stage, things will get much easier. Right now, she needs to be held about 11 of 12 waking hours. Thank GOD she sleeps through the night! Although sometimes my engorged breasts aren't so thankful. I actually woke her up at 4:45 this morning because I couldn't take waiting for her feeding any longer... and she sucked for like 8 minutes on one side and fell asleep. I had to pump the rest off! Anyway, it sounds like you have a great start on the book. Devos cannot just be PUMPED out, they have to be waited on. They're fed by quiet, reflective times of listening and not as much by the doing. I love you! I'll be praying!
I often struggle with with the fact that I can't see my own progress or that it seems to small to amount to anything. I pray that this will not be your issue and that you will realize that every little bit adds up to accomplishment eventually. Keep on keeping on!
Things happen in their own time. I think you've told me that. Keep the vision out there in front of you. Even things on the back burner need attention. This is not an impossible task you've set as a goal. Think this>>>>>if I could get through 4 years of nursing school with all of you and other stuff, you with all your strengths and abilities can get where you want to be. I have faith in you. And I pray for you daily!
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