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... and trying not to tip it.
As a homeschooling mommy, I have certain responsibilities that cannot be ignored - like schooling with my kids. I'm also the family planner, family chauffeur (I want the black hat), and maid (though I do "employ" a small staff of fine assistants). Sometimes, though, I just want to scream - what about me??? When do I get to be ME???
Honestly, it's not that I want to scream - I do scream. Yesterday, in fact.
My heart is full of passion to write. One story. It lays so heavy on my heart that I can hardly breathe. Yet, the thought of actually writing is overwhelming. Will an agent ever see the pages - not if I don't write them. And how can I write when I have all this mommying to do? Assuming the pages get written, will they be accepted? rejected? Simply overwhelming.
But, then, Jesus comes along, as He is known to do.
"Karen," He says, "You don't need the answers. You just need me. Step out of the boat. Follow me."
Sudden peace. Instantaneous, perfect calm.
I'm a mommy. I'm a writer - or at least a wannabe writer. God gave me both. With my eyes fixed on Jesus, I am going to step out of this boat. I don't think He'll let it tip.
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and even if it does tip, He'll swim along side of you and make sure you don't sink :) Praying for your story to be written in His perfect timing Karen - I think you're awesome!
Thanks, Sheila. He never leaves us or foresakes us. He is always there to give us peace :)
Love you, friend.
Peter gets a bad rap. Yes he sank, but he is the only one besides Jesus who ever walked on the water. Go Peter, Go Karen!
It all works out okay for Peter - he's the rock! :)
I hope, someday, my faith will be that steady. I hope one day, I'll speak as boldly. I hope, every day, that my life at least points people to Jesus.:)
Way to go Karen!!!!! I actually stepped out of the writing boat a few months ago...have felt like God has been prompting to write a book about Georgia's story and our journey to her. It is scary until I realize that it makes no difference if it is accepted. All that matters is that I am being obedient to God, He can do with it what He wants!!!! SO freeing!
That is awesome Karen! And you have the best Lifeguard. : )
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