Both versions of the book are live!

Today, I was reviewing my old emails and came across one from my previous editor and publisher. She was an amazing person who is no longer with us, but I’m blessed to have known her. She was another person who influenced and encouraged my passion to write.

As I was reading the email titles, I noticed the words “Both versions of the book are live!” And for some reason, I thought this should be June’s blog message. Reading that title instantly excited me because this email was from my first book ever published. The first book I spent numerous hours writing, editing, updating, and gathering feedback. The first book that if I am honest, I never really expected to publish. The first book I learned how to listen to the Spirit and be committed every week to write. The first book!

You see…when the Lord first told me to start writing. I was like ok, Lord. In my mind, I was writing to journal or create short messages even though He told me books. I enjoyed every week partnering with the Holy Spirit; though, never really knowing what the finished product would look like. But then, that day when my first draft copy arrived. I think I was silently excited and thought this is really happening. I am publishing my first book.  

My siblings in Christ,

The message is “Both versions of the book are live!” If the Lord has asked you to do something. Do it! Because He will always provide the resources for your path. If you quit, you will never experience the fullness of God’s path for your life. And neither will the people who were meant to be impacted by the gifts given to you.

I implore you if He asked you to do something. Recommit to His will and begin taking steps within that path. Take courage and have heart, so you too can experience “Both versions of the book are live!” It means you have accomplished what the Lord has asked you to do. Imagine the glory He receives and the outpouring your gifts will do for other people (and you).

Philippians 1:6, “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”