I think when I initially began writing, I might have thrown in the towel if I hadn’t had hope that, one day, I would realize my dream of being published. ( I spoke about this in my March 30th post.)
Hope paints the horizon a little brighter; the future seems a little less intimidating.
For me, since my ultimate hope rests in Jesus Christ, it has been easier to keep the dream alive. I can’t imagine not having Him as my anchor during the challenging times that life sometimes brings. And because I am a Christian, I want to be able to share this hope with those who are, perhaps, still searching for that ever-elusive word.
As many of you know, my focus is Christian fiction with romantic elements. I love writing about newfound love–in Christ AND in one another. I love to share His goodness, His mercy, and His grace. I love delving into stories about hurt, forgiveness, and reconciliation. And I enjoy writing about “underdogs” coming out as winners on the other side.
Sometimes, certain dreams and desires seem so distant, so unattainable. But see, that’s how God works best. In fact, I believe He loves working in those seemingly hopeless situations! We benefit from the miracles that others may have already written off, and we get to give Him the glory!
As I continue to work on my series set in a small, Ozark town, it’s important to me to convey that anything is possible. Hope may have gone into hiding for a while, but if one clings to that small kernel of faith, however seemingly dormant, God can work in ways that we’d not dreamed possible. Maybe not in ways we envisioned Him working–but sometimes, in different or even better ways!
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A question for you to ponder…Does YOUR hope seem especially distant at this time?
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No, my hope is anchored, as is yours. When we get out of the way, He does some amazing things in our lives…exceedingly, abundantly more than we can imagine. This was a lovely post, Cynthia.
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Patti, thank you for your reinforcing words!
You know, sometimes I get the feeling God pushes hope back because He knows I’m not ready. One the one hand, that makes me sad because I want what I want NOW. On the other hand I know I need to be grateful because His timing is PERFECT.
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Sarah, I’ve felt that way so many times! You may remember my post on March 30th regarding God’s timing…When we’re sunk down in the muck and mire of what we want so badly, it’s difficult to see with clarity. I think God likes to work behind the scenes in many instances, creating just the right moment for His will to come to fruition!