Not Writer's Block....Just a Block.

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 My book will not be published for who knows how long, but one thing I know is this: If my goal is to publish this book by the time I graduate college, I need to get more than 2 chapters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.