Like a Lily -The Book

Immanuel, God With Us.

leeleegirl4 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:34:34 +0000

In the middle of the night when I could not fall back to sleep, I poured out my heart to God. I rattled off every thought, every hope, and every question. Like the patient father that He is, God listened to me. He waited patiently for me to finish my complaining. While He did not give me any answers, he did give me sleep, which I totally needed at that moment. I will keep seeking until I find.

Psalm 73:23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.

Who of your married friends is writing a book about marriage? Do you want to be like everyone else or do you want to live my plan for your life? These words, these ideas are a gift from me. Cherish them.

Why did Jesus Come? He came to fulfill the prophecies. If God promises something, He will do it. God, you said…when?

Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

I feel that the Christmas Eve sermon was written just for me. It was completely and exactly what I needed to hear.

Fine, it was not written just for me. I am sure other people in the congregation needed to hear parts of it too. However, these words resonated with me in a way that only comes from heaven’s perfect peace.

Jesus came so that He could be God with us and comfort us in that perfect way that is His and His alone. May Christmas and every day draw you closer to Him.

Such As This

leeleegirl4 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:31:27 +0000

I absolutely have to do this. There is no turning back. The signs are so clear. There are so many that need to hear this message. My heart is so burdened for their sake.

If this is why I went through all the stuff in my life, then I understand. I cannot write about what I cannot understand. I needed to feel all kinds of horrible so I could feel God all the more. Now that I have proven my faith thus far, I need to encourage others who have not come this far yet. I have this tremendous hope, but it is not meant for me to keep hidden.

I’m going to write a book. This blog is great, but it is only a start. More need to hear the truth that I bring than know about this blog. I’ll be happy to share more details once I figure them out. Today, I just wanted to let you know my new project. Oh, can you also pray for me that I will have wisdom and discernment as I proceed forward with my writing and that the finished product reaches those who need to hear its message.

Thanks

Of Guys and Books

leeleegirl4 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:28:33 +0000

For such a time as this or is this an easy way to hide? Is the timing still off or am I letting my fear of failure take flight?

My planned book has a lot to do with the lifestyle and struggles of a single adult. That does not necessarily mean that I am forbidden to fall in love until I publish my final piece. Conversely, it does not mean that a finished product will be the magic key to finding lasting love. I have faith that both goals are somewhere in my foreseeable future. I have no idea which dream will come true first or if they will coexist wonderfully.

As for the guy, I am fairly certain that I will know when I have found the right one. However, I have come to accept that such inexplicable knowledge might only come after a leap of faith or two. It is easier to detect when something is wrong than when it is right. Love requires risks so that the two of you can discover what your partner is capable of. It is only by weathering the storm can the house know how strong it is.

Fear is one of my weaknesses. It is a tool that the enemy has used with varying levels of success against me many times. From my childhood phobias to my worrisome imagined catastrophes, I have known fear quite intimately. I worry about my habit of worrying.

I feel complete and total peace when I consider my future as a writer. I believe these words and insights are a gift from God and that I need to share them with a hurting world. I am willing to go through a struggle or two if by my pain I can help draw brothers and sisters closer to Christ.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens Ecclesiastes 3:1

Trust me. You are doing what is right. I am not holding back those things that you desire most.

Something Beautiful

leeleegirl4 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:22:14 +0000

Something Beautiful by Todd Agnew

Sisters

leeleegirl4 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:55:14 +0000

Because we are sisters. We are both daughters of the King of Kings. He loves each of us more than we can ever know. Because you question whether that is really true. Because sisters have to stick together no matter what. Living with my real life sister taught me that.

Beginning and the End

leeleegirl4 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:22:54 +0000

This weekend, I made two important decisions about my book. First, I make some preliminary decisions about my front cover. Sure it was just me taping various pictures to the front of an ordinary composition notebook, but it was thrilling all the same. I am not excited about what it is now, but what it could be. This is symbolic of what I hope this book will be, and also my life. I am a work in progress, constantly being molded by the God who loves me.

This brings up the second exciting accomplishment of this weekend. I wrote my conclusion. I made the decision of where my story needs to go. I chose a path and now I have to commit fully to it. I end this book noting how the story is far from being finished.

I am so incredibly excited about these decisions that I am offering you a sneak peak right now. Most people let you see their first chapters. Not only do you get the first look at my cover art, you get to read my final chapter.

Chapter Fourteen Choose to Be/ Conclusion

Do not worry if change does not happen right away. The hardest part of any journey is the first few steps. You can’t see where you are going or if any of it matters at all. This is where faith comes in. You will not be able to see how God is working in your life until you are able to look back. A work of redemption does not mean that you will never fail again. It means that He will always be there to help you get back up. Life will be hard, but you are not alone.

Where do we go from here? I honestly have no idea. Where your life is headed is not necessarily the same place where I am going. Well, if you believe and follow after Christ, we shall meet one day in Heaven. We can share our stories and rejoice in every good thing that brought us there. Oh what a day that will be! Short of glory, I have no idea what to do next. I just somehow find the strength to take the next step. I pray that you will find the same strength. I pray that you were encouraged and emboldened. It is my hope that you will share this with someone special in your life that you know is hurting.

While I know that I do not have all the answers, I do believe in the One who does. Choose to believe in Him. Choose love. Choose freedom. Choose faith. Choose to let it go. Choose to trust. Choose to walk beyond the heartache. Choose to share this with others around you. Choose life. Choose to pray.

Thank you for reading this until the end. Before I leave you, I have one last piece of truth to share with you:

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12

Amen.

Lily for the cover, version 1

leeleegirl4 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:50:41 +0000

The more I consider this project, the more I am keenly aware of how desperately something like this is needed. Young women need to be reminded of the hope they can have in Jesus. That if they could see themselves as beautiful and worthy, then maybe they wouldn’t make such terrible choices. Maybe they think it is too late, and I want to help them to know that it is never too late. Hope is always a reality.

Audience of One

leeleegirl4 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:51:07 +0000

First and foremost I write for my audience of One. Jesus is my inspiration and the reason I can do anything at all. Too often I forget this and think that these words are my own. These words are a gift.

Secondly, I write for myself. I wan to chronicle my experiences. Writing, especially blogging is a way for me to work out some of the thoughts that enter my brain. I want to record my great ideas before they are gone. I also enjoy looking back at my old entries to see just how much I have grown as a writer and as a person.

Lastly, I write to share my ideas with all who will listen. I want to be an encouragement and to help others. I hope to inspire you. I want you to desire to know God a little more deeply because you have seen a glimpse of His light in my life.

Originally posted at

http://leeleegirl4.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/my-audience-of-one/

Inspiration

leeleegirl4 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:31:13 +0000

My first inspiration for this book was a terrible break up I went through two years ago. I kept searching for answers to make me feel whole again, but could not find any answers. The idea came to me that if I could not easily find the answers, than others were having the same trouble. I would be providing a valuable service to other brokenhearted and discouraged twenty-somethings. The only problem that remained was that I still did not have the answers.

As I traveled the long and difficult road from brokenness to a fresh new start, I was careful to journal and blog about my journey. I am currently in the process of compiling, editing, and expanding upon each painful word that I wrote. Writing helped soothe the wounds. While I did not realize it until later, writing was also one of the few effective tools that helped heal the pain. Writing was not THE answer, but it did help to point me in the right direction. I am hoping and praying that these words will help you in your quest for answers.

Welcome

leeleegirl4 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:51:18 +0000

This is where I will post updates and information about the book that I am writing and hope to e-publish later on this year. Right now I just wanted to get the idea out. Please check back regularly for any updates!