As I truly begin to embark on writing this book, I cannot
help but wonder how it will ever get done. The only hope I have is knowing that
God starts what He finishes, and He put this desire to write such a book in me
for a reason. Every idea in this book, as an honest disclaimer, is not my own. I
try to make the real source known whenever possible. If the source or person is
not stated around the material, it is Holy-Spirit inspired. Okay, a few parts
might just be me getting passionate. I’m human, too. I challenge you as the
reader not to believe everything I say. Make up your own mind on the issues
discussed in this book and study Scripture yourself! I challenge you not to
stand and criticize my writing, but instead to make something of it. Write me a
letter. Blog about it. Letting your opinion be known is a powerful and
God-given tool when used healthily and with right motives. I love feedback. I
love correction and improving things through God’s original plan of unity: People
working together with the goal of loving Him in mind. My book will not be
published for who knows how long, but one thing I know is this: If my goal is
to publish this book by the time I graduate college, I need to get more than 2
chapters done per year (which is what I accomplished in this past year).
You see, dear reader, I am at a stumbling block—no, not a
writer’s block. I have come to a point in my writing this book where I need to
share my testimony on some serious areas in my life. The problem? I am finding
it very difficult to be open about. Some of my past, not many people know
about. Have I changed? Praise the Lord, I indeed have, but only by His healing
power and grace. I want to make that hope known to other young women across America—perhaps
even on the other side of the world. I want to make that hope known in Spanish
as well. I want the hope of God’s healing power and grace to spread across this
world…For girls to see a new life is possible. Why then, if I am so passionate
about this being known, is revealing my past so hard?
As I write this book, I conclude this book-blog with a
simple question. Will you be in prayer for me? Even if it’s just right now. For
30 seconds. Your prayers would mean the world to me. And perhaps they will help
further God’s kingdom and the knowledge of what He is so good at…Loving His
children regardless.
Thank you for reading and for your prayers. The Process of a
Pearl is truly
a healing process for me, as I hope that God uses it to be a healing power for
other young women across the globe, too.
Psalm 103:2-5
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
