“I follow my heart, and even more, I follow God’s lead. I’ve found that if I’m listening closely, they take me to the same place.” Meagan GoodWhen I was young I loved to read. I wanted to write children’s books. When older I wanted to write personal interest stories and devotionals. I wrote as part of my job and became adept at writing to inform, to persuade, to influence, to negotiate; even winning an award for the design of training materials. I kept a quote board outside my office and found that people looked forward to stopping by for a daily dose of encouragement.
At one point my manager made it my role to review all submissions to the divisional newsletter from our department. And, I was frequently challenged by management with, “I don’t know what I want, but I’ll know it when I see it.” I thrived on the challenge of creating something from scratch. One spring after years of working in high-tech, four things happened in unison. First, I told my husband I didn’t have a peace about accompanying him on a mission’s trip to Peru. Weeks later, I was presented with the opportunity to attend a writer’s conference. Next, during the conference I had an amazing experience, an interview that resulted in getting the attention of, and dozens of business cards from, agents, editors, and publishers all interested in a particular topic. Finally, shortly after my return from the conference, my company offered an enhanced early retirement program which required me to be in the office to train during my husband's trip to Peru. Although I met the qualifications, I was only in my 50’s. To leave and begin a new career was risky and challenging, especially since I knew nothing about writing fiction. All too often in the writing world they say, “…but don’t quite your day job.” My husband and I prayed and I took the package. This immersed me into the world of fiction writing. The more I learned about fiction writing, the more I realized how much I still needed to learn. But I reasoned, if I could learn business writing and the design and development of training materials, job aids and websites, I could also learn fiction writing. It has taken much longer than I imagined and I still have much to learn, but I get so much joy when someone is touched or encouraged by something I write. God has not only given me the desire of my heart, but He has also put me into a new relationship with Him. Instead of relying on my skill set, confident in my accomplishments, and my abilities, I am now in a place where I need to constantly depend on Him. There is no question that although this is my desire, it is also His will for me: completely dependent on Him, a channel for His words to reach others. Have you given the desires for your life to God in prayer? Are you willing to take the risk of stepping out on faith in order to realize the joy of being in the center of His will for you? Lord, help me keep my eyes on You so my words will be Your words, and will continue to bless others with joy and encouragement. Amen “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Meagan Good (1981- ), an American actress since the age of four; has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and music videos. She is most recognized from her performances in Think Like A Man, Anchorman II, and three seasons as the main character in Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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