Blessings with Certain Assurances

I had one of these a couple of weeks ago when I was in JoAnn Fabrics with my mother and sister. We weren't in there to purchase material for another Lauren dress, (though I did look at the fabric I wanted to use for the next one ;) but, while my sister was getting fabric cut for her project, Mommy suggested I look at the sale table--excellent thought! (Why is it that I never think of such profound things?! :-D )
Well, I got to the end of the table, and, there it was! A lovely indigo corduroy for $2.00 a yard! :-O Wow! (You rarely find fabric at that low a price.)

It would be perfect for the dress for book two!

I was sure  God was saying to use this fabric; my thoughts had been a burgundy corduroy, but, perhaps God had different plans. :)

Sometimes you have to be the one who is experiencing it to see God's blessing, but, I still wanted to share with you all. God has been so good. He didn't have to provide the material at such a wonderful price, but He did. I know He cares about what His children are doing. And when He does things such as this, though it may seem small, it is a certain assurance that He is there, and cares. 

"For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord,

and He ponders all his paths." Proverbs 5:21

(Also makes you want to think about what you're doing eh? Knowing that God is seeing everything we do, and knowing how we spend our time!)

Never doubt what God can do... I sure am learning that one. There's the saying: "If it's worth worrying (or thinking) about, it's worth praying about." Our Heavenly Father is always there, and, I reckon He's always ready to show us what He can do--if we only ask. Thing is, I don't remember even asking for God to give me guidance with this dress before that (I know, shamey, shamey!); still, God gave me the blessing.

God is so good and generous, and well, nothing short of amazing! I just want to try to share as I see Him working...

"So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the Lord your God has given to you..."

Deuteronomy 26:11



Lauren Book Two Progress

I'm excited to tell you all that the second book in the Lauren Series is on its way! I've been working on it every chance I get, and have been praying and praying for God to make it the book He wants it to be.

Lord willing, I hope this new book will be published and available to readers by this spring. :)

Prayers as I continue to write it would be greatly appreciated! For God to tell me what to write, what not to write, and how to do it all. Thank you! And Lord bless! :)

Finding Inspiration

You hear about "writer's block". Well, two things I find help with this! First, prayer, of course. God'll supply the ideas for the book in His time!

Another thing I've found that is really inspirational though, is to listen to music while you write (instrumental--songs with words can be a bit distracting! ;) ). I reckon my favorite CD to listen to while working on Lauren books has been: A Burden Lifted. An album by John G. Elliott. johngelliott.com

Music is a blessing from God; I'm very thankful for it. :)