Recently, I traveled to a beach for a few days to recharge, relax, and simply think. I hoped to come away with an epiphany or firm direction on a few things. I started each day as I always do: with my Bible, devotional, coffee, and iPad. For these few days, the view included aqua water and crashing waves. I said I kicked it up a notch and was grateful for this time.
One evening after an outing on the water watching the sunset, I returned to the balcony of my room and realized all of the difficulties that weighed heavy on my heart were still there. I thought of a couple of recent suicide deaths of celebrities; and at that moment, I believe I understood why they chose this end. They had lost hope of anything changing. I realized one of my situations might never change either. Hope in that area was gone, at least hope for a permanent change. But I felt like in this last part of my life, I still needed to do one last thing, something different perhaps, and I really would like to start on another project on my bookshelf – but which one? Although I’m not sure exactly what that one last thing is and although this pressing situation might continue on the remainder of my days, I was reminded that God is able and he will help me through it all.
And so … this is the back story to the picture I recently posted on social media.
But there’s more. I came away with clarity for my next book. When I returned home, I pulled a folder out of my file. You see, as I gathered all of my short stories and blogs for Someday I Will Write, I skipped over one, one I really loved. Why would I do that? Well, I sensed those words were meant for another book someday – not Someday.
Just as He is able to help me press on and move forward in life, He will help me with this. The folder was labeled: In the King’s Service. Here we go!
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
The one God who created it all, the beginning of each day and the ending of the same, is able.
Can’t wait for this NEW book! It’s going to be fantastic – just like your other book❤️
Thank you, Vickie. I have different thoughts flooding my head right now so am ready to see it unfold. I appreciate your encouragement and support. Love you!
You, as a writer, have a God-given talent to explore, develop, breathe life into blank pages and in that way, share your gift with others. To lose hope is a relatable feeling–yet hope is renewable when we do what we are meant to do. So, go Debbie! Write In the King’s Service. We’ll all be waiting.
Marty – Thank you for your words of wisdom.