I was talking to my agent this afternoon, bemoaning the wretched shape of this manuscript. My red ink is still making the pages look like there was a massacre in my office. I’m behind and will be putting in long, long hours in order to get this done on time. My brain feels like mush. Absolute mush.
My agent was talking a little bit about the next book, and I’m thinking, I have no ideas. None. Nada. Nothing. I’m bled out!!!
My theology study this week is on Angels, Demons, and Satan. Interesting reading. The discussion is being led by Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven (among many other books), and he is such a gifted teacher and communicator. Lovin’ it. As for my small “read through the New Testament” group, we are having some interesting discussions regarding the works and gifts of the Holy Spirit as we are currently in the Book of Acts. Lovin’ this too. The more I study the Word, the better I understand God and His nature. The better I understand, the more I love Him.
I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You. Oh, my soul, rejoice. Take joy, my King, in what You hear. May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. Amen.
-rlh-
Hi! I read your diary at diaryland, and I have to say that this one at typepad is so much bettr. The little pics with each entry are great! They seem to just add live to your blog. Oh, and I love that song “I Love You, Lord,” it’s so beautiful. May God bless you! P.S. – I’m really enjoying “The Shepherd’s Voice.”
I agree with Dee. I love reading your blog. And you’ve spoiled me to your multiple daily entries so much so that I felt lost when you didn’t post as much the last couple of days. 😉 ((HUGS))
Robin – fear not and take heart! Feeling “bled out” means you are opening yourself to new ideas! What would happen if a woman of faith found herself at a place in life where she felt absolutely “bled out” in her faith? How would she regain it? When her soul feels dark and empty, how does she find a way to be refilled, to acknowledge that there never was a lack of Spirit within her, but only her denial of its existence? How does she recover and use her newfound Spiritual energy to touch the hearts and souls of others around her who may feel the same? What kind of ministry would she establish?
Maybe you can get some ideas from this thought: “He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust.”
Blessings and Grace to you, Robin – you ARE doing a good work! Give yourself credit!
Lord, Robin may feel “bled out” but we both know that You aren’t…help her to relax in You today, to know Your arms around her, Your love whispering into her heart. Then flow Your creative ideas into her mind and spirit and fill her with the story that You want her to write. Give her fresh excitement,characters whose “lives” begin to bring their stories into her heart, and the message of Your heart in every word. Anoint her with Your words, like you promise in Jeremiah…and let the oil of your grace and joy flow over her like a beautiful song of inspiration. Help her just to sit back and soak in the gift of sharing in Your creating…You, the wellspring of her every written word.
Robin,
Thanks for such a beautiful and encouraging post. I just wrote a similar one a few minutes ago. LOL I’m sure though that another wonderful story of God’s love is waiting on the edge of your mind. I can’t wait to read them all. Your theology study and Bible reading group sounds grand too.
Blessings,
Marilynn