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?