In November 2005, I had completed a few chapters of a book I had started some eight years before. I began to look for a potential publisher via the internet and was directed to the Tate Publishing website when I saw the advertisement, "best publisher for new authors". That was me, so I submitted the beginning of my book. I, then, felt an urging from the Holy Spirit to contact the President of Tate Publishing. I was leary to do such a thing--how was I going to get through to him--surely they wouldn't just put him right on the phone b/c I asked. The urging was so strong, that I submitted, telling the Lord, "He's not going to talk to me." So with confidence I told the secretary who I was and asked to speak to the President....... A pause, another ring of the phone and there he was on the line and waiting for me to speak... And I did, quickly... I told him how crazy I knew it was, me contacting him, but that I had submitted a manuscript. He told me they were cutting off manuscripts for the year in the next week, and my manuscript was on the bottom of the pile, but he would personally pull it for me and get back with me. Before Thanksgiving, I had a contract for my book to be published. God was right, I was wrong. "God, you are smart!" If only I could remember this everyday.
Over a year later, as I finished my book and finally held the completed product in my hands, I was humbled.... God had a plan. I didn't. So each day since then I have asked Him, "What do you want me to do today, God?" Remember He has the road map, I don't. And He tells me. For instance, tonight it is to seek Him, read my Bible. I have no idea what He has to tell me through His word, but I know it is something that I need. Sometimes, it is to contact someone. Sometimes to try a new project--like a blog. Sometimes it is to read. And I have learned that if I follow His urging even when I am tired, I always hear Him, and receive just what I need for that moment. God is GREAT!
To God Be The Glory
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