Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Completion

"It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have." 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 (NKJV)

Anyone know why a version of the Word sometimes italicizes words?

I came across this scripture in my daily reading last week. It has really encouraged me in what I should be doing while still searching for a job. I am a writer. I have been writing poetry, songs, books and short stories as long as I've been able to write. Having been in foster care as a child many of my writings were kept (more likely destroyed) by my biological parents when I went into foster care. I still have everything after that. For as long as I could remember I've wanted to be a published author.

When I came across these two verses the other day, they stood out in my mind and heart. I opened up my computer and got serious with the book I've been writing. I have written something every day (except Sabbath) since then. I will meet my goal of completing the novel by the end of October. I will send out synopsis' of the book to publishers while I work on editing it. The publishers have editors, but I'm a little OCD so I just want to make sure it's as clean as I can get it first.

I've spent my walk with Christ growing in my faith. He has truly been my provider financially. I read these verses in the context of that promise of provision for me. I don't write just for the satisfaction of it. I believe my works will go forth and touch many lives. This is one promise that I am claiming: that through the completion of my current work, God will provide financial provision. I trust Him completely.

What area of your life do you need to fully give over to Him today and TRUST that He will take care of it for you?

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

A New Day

It's been quite a while since I've taken any time to blog. I've been unemployed since September 26th and you'd think I'd have more time for it. Part of my time is involved in looking for a job, part of my time is getting in physical shape again (not that I'm way out, but I've lost 11 pounds and that has given me more motivation to work out) and then part of my time has consisted in working towards building my biz. Since I am out of work during this horrible economy, I have to make my biz a priority.

The first thing I have been doing has been going through all my old business cards and calling those people. I figure if I go through them first it will build my calling skills as I listen to how they respond to my call. Since they are people I haven't dealt with for years I won't be as intimidated or nervous about calling them.

Another reason I'm going through the cards is that I totalled my car just after losing my job so I don't have transportation. This is limiting in building my biz because I can't get out to meetings at night. I am stuck with who I can show the opportunity online. I don't like this method that much. It says volumes when you can sit in front of somebody and share the dream with them. It's so much harder through the phone.