When will I ever be finished with the book I’m writing? Which revision will be the final draft? I’m working on rev 9, and I know for sure there will be a rev 10. I recently wrote about my anguish and impatience (see it here). Since I’m a tinkerer, I sometimes fear that I will never be finished, that I will keep tweaking the book, always looking for ways to make it better. In the engineering world of which I work, there is a saying: there comes a time in every project to shoot the designer and release the product. Am I going to have to shoot myself in order to settle for a final draft?
This morning I found myself praying about trusting God. And this is what came into my mind: I don’t have to worry about the final draft. Since in my effort to write this book all I’m trying to do is be Gods pen, with Him the author, the final draft is up to Him. He will decide which draft is final, and He will make it clear to me. In fact, He already has. All I have to do is trust Him. And I do. Thank you Lord.
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September 25, 2014 at 7:08 am
I wrote a book, mostly for friends and family but it went through about 20 revisions before I felt God say, “Okay, done” one day. As I continue to grow in God I feel there is more I should have wrote or better ways to have worded things, but I guess if it comes to it, God will have me write another later :)
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September 28, 2014 at 11:18 am
Your ruminations on writing are so familiar to me, and thank you for being completely honest and open about your experience. This gives me hope.
I, too, rely heavily on my Ghost Writer, and wait with faith and expectation for Him to tell me when my own project will be complete.
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September 28, 2014 at 10:08 pm
Yes, Amen! Like you, I was called by Him to author a book, (although mine is capturing His creation/love for us in this world with a camera and sharing it) like you I went through some time wondering the same things. You’re right, He lets you know the deets and what I found out while I was “waiting” on things to be right, was He was working on ME. LOL, see, that was the holdup, ’cause I need a lot of work. :)
Have a wonderful week! Nice to hear from you!
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September 29, 2014 at 5:21 am
Same with me. I’ve grown more while working on this book than at any other time in my life. Sometimes I wonder if the only purpose for the book is to teach me, which is a challenge since I’m a slow learner. I still don’t know if I will try and publish my book. Maybe it’s just for me, or maybe it’s just for my close family who I would like to ask to read it, or maybe God has a wider audience in mind. I just want to remain open to whatever He has in mind. And thanks a lot for commenting – it’s so helpful to hear of others who go through the same experiences.
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September 29, 2014 at 10:12 pm
You’re so welcome. I know He’ll tell you what too do publishing wise. I kept asking Him for insight on that and time and time again, He’d lead me to verses that said basically, share what I’ve given the world, and one even said, “publish it in all the lands.” . Wow! Hang in there, it i will become very clear when the time is right…
Enjoy your journey, my friend!
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