Search for me on the internet, o’
readers, and know my every waking move!
The search engines are revving into
high gear. What’s trending? You. The likes on Facebook
are rolling in every time you sit down and post about your work in
progress. They are eager to hear your thoughts, see where you check
in, and observe your ways. Even when you aren’t online, your fans
are thinking about your books and eagerly awaiting your next release.
They follow you on Twitter
because your intellectual ravings keep them entertained all day. The
glamorous life of a bestseller is more wonderful than you can ever
imagine. Enjoy it. You’ve earned it.
Now wake up.
It’s easy to get caught up in all the
glitz and glamour of the writing life. The view from outside is often
skewed. More often than not, writers never achieve this level of
success. While self-publishing has given more people a chance at the
ultimate prize, it’s also diluted the market to the point where
only a miniscule amount of writers can make even enough money to
write full-time. Forget about fame and fortune.
You may be wondering why God would give
you a burning desire to write but not pave the way for success. I
know I do. Things are happening for me, but very slowly. I may never
achieve the ultimate dream I have for myself, but I will never stop
writing. It’s all about the writing. Fame and fortune would be
nice. I pray that is God’s plan for me, but I will not stop writing
no matter what.
Which brings me back to fame and
fortune….and Psalms. Psalm 139:1-18 to be exact.
Search me, O God, and know my heart!
We are all in this writer’s journey
together. Each of us has a crucial role in God’s plan. No matter if
you never make a dime as a writer, or become a household name, or hit
the bestseller lists – know this: Jesus has friended you, He
follows you, and you are trending in His house. The Lord keeps tabs
on your every waking move. He is your biggest fan. Who can ask for
more than that?
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