Sugar plums dancing in my head? That sounds delightful, doesn't it? Unfortunately, my head is not filled with these sweet confections. It is a mess of questions and to do lists.
You see, the ACFW conference is this September, and that's only three months away. I have story-world edits to finish, a second book to start when I can narrow down the protagonist, craft notes for the edits of Unclean, comparative titles to read for my market analysis, a book proposal to put together, a pitch to write and hone, a critique to prepare, a contest to enter, books by workshop leaders to read, editors to stalk, blogs to write, a blog overall to carry out, chapters to crit for my fellow writers, and the list goes on and on....
To say I feel overwhelmed would be an understatement.
Even though I realize that this list is too ambitious to complete in three months, and I should really pare it down, but where to start? I mean what is realistic? And how do I prioritize when I am excited about everything above?
I have no idea.
But this one truth holds firm and enduring--God is in control. Even here. Especially here. Unclean will be ready when He decides it's ready. My job is to be a good steward of my gift, mark off what I can, and trust Him with the timing and the result.
After all, "all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." (Psalm 139:16b, NIV)
I'm trying to remind myself often.
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From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. -Psalm 61:2-3
He has you in His hands, little one. You are entirely, completely, and beautifully His. He shall not fail you. I pray you are strengthened this day, and may you find perfect strength in our Lord to continue on in your journey. Your life is for His glory and He shall see to it that His name is made known to you and through you.
Fall on His mercy today!
April, I have come back and read your comments several times. The truth always brings perspective, doesn't it? Thank you!
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