Writing

This morning before I decided to get out of bed I retrieved my purple journal off of my nightstand. I enjoy writing prayers and talking to God while writing. When I was about 12 years old I wrote a special letter to God. I did not tell anyone. It was a secret for God only. Considering I am 37 years old I think it is okay to share the secret.

I was new to middle school and I wanted to hang out with my friends. I did not put my full efforts into my classes. The lack of effort cause me to fail a few classes that were required to be promoted to 8th grade. I did not tell my mom. I was thinking, Mom will find out that I am not going to be promoted when she picks up my last report card.

It was tradition to travel to Louisiana immediately following the school term. I was ready for my annual summer vacation with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Four Corners, LA....Lockett Lane. I was determine not to let anything stop me accept I had one problem. I was not going to the 8th grade. I wrote my special letter to God.

Dear God,

I really messed up this school year. I played around at school. I need to go to 8th grade. Will you please help me go to the 8th grade. I need a miracle. If you help me I promise I will do better next year. I love you.

Thank you,
Christina

On the last day of school I went to Louisiana and pretended everything was okay. I did not tell my mom about my problem. I did not know much about walking in faith but I was faith walking. I was out of town for a few days when the telephone starting ringing. My grandmother yelled, "Chris your mother is on the phone." Oh my, my heart was palpitating.

Hello
Your dad is coming to pick you up and bring you back to Houston.
Why?
You know why, I picked up your report card and you failed some classes. It is okay because I registered you in summer school. It starts next week and you need to come home and retake those classes.
I'm sorry mama but thank you.

I hung up the phone, I was jumping and dancing. I did not know anything about summer school. I was happy because God made a way for me. Years later I am still writing to God. Writing allows you to express your thoughts with God. I never thought in a million years that I would one day create a journal to assist others with writing to God. I pray the tips and ideas I share as to what to write will bless others. Its gift giving time. I suggest giving a gift that is life changing.

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Next Chapter

I recently took a huge step of faith in my career. Have you ever made a decision that caused you to lose your breath? It is very scary to move into a new chapter in life. Many of us will stay on the same page forever when we know God is calling us to move into the next chapter. I want to inspire you to turn the page. Move on and do not let anyone or anything hold you back.

I realize we are taught to have a plan B but some times you will not have a plan B and it is okay. Faith without works is dead according to the scriptures. Rebuke fear and embrace faith. I do not believe that it is God's will for us to go to work stressed out. It you feel extremely overwhelmed then perhaps you are ready for the next chapter.

Pray and ask God for directions. He will order your footsteps and push you into your purpose and divine destiny. Trust him and never doubt. Keep in mind that God knows the ending from the beginning. I invite you to post comments and share.

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.