Oh, I made a board just for you on my faithfulacresbk pinterest wall. Surprize

I relish in the morning hours…get more work done then for sure. I love your books, I love the new videos and God is going to use you in a way to minister to the hearts of women. Coming Home is a big thing ! Have you got a copy of Tricia Goyers new book Balanced ? If not email her and get one to read and review, so so good… you will love it.
Reserve your thoughts on MOI in Julies books for later this year lol Wait till you see what trouble she has me into…I get redeemed eventually, I think… I cannnot wait to read Surprized by Love end of the year…
Joanne, God will bless you as you follow him… You need Tricia’s book… There are so many ways we can serve Christ in simple things we do , as well as the harder areas of writing and life.

I want on your influencer list…have to read this next book and Put you on my new website and my blog.

Hugs and Much Love
Linda
Faithful Acres Books
faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com

Bonnie,

What an encouragement you are. I truly can’t even express. I’ve felt you bless not only myself but witness how you bless so many others. You’re a gem. Such incredibly true words– the more effort we put into things we do, the more is wrenched from our heart. Oh, how I feel that! It’s a both/and, isn’t it? Both incredible and also trying. I think it’s the trying and the struggle of things that make the beautiful all the more so. Hugs to you and thank you for sharing those verses and for your sweet encouragement, always!

Hi Linda!

So sorry for the belated response! WordPress tried to spam a few comments here, but I’v saved them. 🙂 Isn’t it so nice, that time in the morning? It’s such a quiet time and so much get’s accomplished. Thank you for your encouragement and how exciting to be appearing in a Julie Lessman novel. Wahoo!

SUCH touching words from your heart! Just want to say that it’s not just writers that can have a sleeping heart – I think it is something that everyone goes through from time-to-time. The more effort we put into the things we do – the more is wrenched from our heart, and the easier it is to reach that point of emptiness.

Those are the times when we need to rest and wait on the Lord (as you have been doing)- we should be joyful, as the Lord will not only use those times to minister through us to others (as he is obviously doing with you, judging by the comments on this post) – which, will in turn, minister to us – but will reveal his wondrous plans for us! When we draw near to him, he draws near to us – sometimes it takes these quiet periods for him to have our undivided attention.

As others have commented – prayer, bible study, worship music, and guidance from spiritual mentors the Lord has placed in our path – all help us draw nearer to him, and be more attuned to hear his voice. Jeremiah 1:5 tells us that his plans for us were established before we were born, and Isaiah 40:1 promises that those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.

We need only to wait and listen – restoration will follow. He has his arms around you, Joanne! So happy for you, and the plans to be revealed – sending hugs of Christian love for you, my sister.

Lori,

What a year it has been for you. What a year. I’m so sorry about the loss of your father and it seems like you are just cherishing those memories and taking your own quiet steps as you press on. What a magical thing it is- the release of your debut novel and quite a novel it was!! Such a special book as I can already tell is Tamsen’s story which I’m just loving.

Why thank you, Britney. I’m always so honored to have you visit me. Hugs right back!

Gabrielle,

I know I said this before, but I just can’t not say it again– how much I think of my writing friends and the journey that this process is. It’s a wonderful one but also quite a faith-tester. Thank you for sharing of how God desires to mold us and shape us through this process. If it does nothing more than draw us closer to Him then it has done it’s job. Hugs!

Love this post, and your heart, Joanne.