I finished the second round of self editing on my new book this week.
It has truly been a labor of love and one of the hardest books to write and put together.
God asked me a poignant question, then told me that it was time to write. I’d had the title of the book for a couple years already, not knowing when the right time would be.
The focus of this book is mutuality in friendships and relationships and learning to love others, and myself well.
As I got to the last few days of the second round of my edits, after the professional editor sent me her edits, the doubts started creeping in.
‘Is this book good enough to be published?’
I finished my edits and sent it back to my publisher, reminding myself that I’d come too far to start doubting and asking this question.
Then, the very next day, in text conversation with a dear friend, the first person who told me that I should be writing, he told me how much I’ve inspired him. He reminded me to keep going and to keep touching the hearts of those with whom I work.
Then, the day after that, another friend reached out. I had gifted my book to her about a month prior, and she reached out to say she had started reading and it was what she needed and it was prompting her to do some other important things.
I thanked God for sending me the affirmation and reminders that I needed.
The doubts rolled in, but, God poured out His reminders. The reminder that I’m doing what I’ve been called to do, and He will do the rest.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that even while we may doubt our abilities, you trust us to do the work anyway. Thank you that you have promised to keep us and to do the work that we cannot do, but, we must do our part. Please help me to show up faithfully, no matter how my emotions may want to sway me.