Hello Friends!
I think of Proverbs 16:9
“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
To say this whole process of trying to publish my works, has been daunting, yet eye opening would be an understatement.
I published Beautifully Broken and Righteously Restored through Christian Faith Publishing. I was so excited to see my book in print that I immediately submitted my second book, Between the Pines.
While Between the Pines was in the cover design phase (where it is still being configured), I decided to print my poetry book, Unwavering Moments, on my own. (Waiting for the proof copy in order to authorize global distribution).
This was without a doubt the path of least expenses, but it came with a heavy load of uncertainty and resistance. Not to mention hours upon hours of YouTube videos and tutorials of Adobe and InDesign, three meltdowns and countless Kleenexes filled with tears of doubt and angst.
Why am I doing this? Seriously? Is this really the plan God has for my life? I mean, I truly am nobody. Invisibility has always been my superpower. Here I am, desperately trying to make this author’s life work. To get my name out there. Because if my name is out there and people are reading my works, then they are learning more about HIM and how much HE loves them. But HE already did that. HE wrote an amazing life-changing book, most people choose not to read. Why would mine be any different? Sure, this has been my dream, but was this the path HE wanted me to walk?
While waiting for an appointment, watching the cardinals, finches and blue jays out the window, I had that very conversation with the Lord. Was this what HE wanted me to do?
My appointment walked into the room and a conversation started. It had nothing to do with God or Christianity. Yet the analogy used to describe something clicked in my head and I understood what he was saying. I then blurted out a line from my book, Between the Pines, referring to The Holy Trinity. (Wait until it comes out and you’ll see what I mean).
He had never heard the Holy Trinity described that way and it finally made sense. His response, unbeknownst to him, gave me confirmation as to where my steps were headed…and that was right where God wanted them to be going…
Stay tuned…it’s going to be a great year.
May He forever guide my pen
Love and Friendship,
Author Angela Kisela