It just dawned on me that It has been 10 years since I first published my book, entitled ”Joy of the Lord is My Strength”. The book launch was on 21st September 2014.
Wow, it has been a decade! I wanted to just write to the Lord today telling him how grateful I am for this first book. I believe it is the seed for many more in the future.
” Abba, I dedicate this note to you. I just want to say thank you for this decade. I give you glory and praise for this gift. Thank you for everything you have done in my life since the last book launch.”
So what happened in this one decade. At first, I thought I could do better. There were voices of condemnation in my mind. Probably publish more books. Why didn’t I do better for the Lord?
But the Holy Spirit whispered this verse to me.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 New International Version (NIV)He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
When I was meditating upon the verse, the Lord reminded me that everything was beautiful in its time. I’m grateful when I look back at these 10 years’ journey as an author. I’m thankful for the opportunity.
I believe the Lord has been teaching me a lot and preparing me for the next season of my life. The right posture. I remember feeling intimidated and worried about who would read my writing. I felt timid in my spirit. The Lord has to constantly remind me it was never my writing. But it is the Lord.
The Lord has been working so much in me to build my confidence in the Lord. To raise me up to be who He wants me to become. I believe I am an introvert. I do not want to be seen in public. I do not wish to speak in public. It was an internal struggle within me. But I realize the Lord has been shaping me all these years. He has been molding me into His image over the past 10 years.
John chap 15: 1-2 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful.
In this decade, the Lord has been working on me, shaping me, and pruning me into His image. I have lost a few relationships and gained new relationships. There was unforgiveness and silent bitterness within me that I needed to lay down at the altar. There were silent tears that only the Lord knows. I believe it is all according to His mega plan.
To those who don’t know my story, The Lord called me to write for Him more than a decade ago. It was a supernatural visitation from the Lord, an iPad as a gift, and a vision that the Lord revealed to me. He clearly called me to write for Him. I was born again at the age of 21 years old. I receive the gift of tongues a few months after that. Since then, my personal relationship with the Lord has changed so much. It was no more religion. It was no longer just Sunday services. Everything that I do, I reflect back to the Lord. My spirit became alive. I realize life is beyond this mortal body. I felt the recreated human spirit, which is not explained by science. The reality of what happened that night still exists in my soul today.
The Lord is so gracious that He lifts me up in my weakness. When I look back at my first book, I’m grateful. I thank you, Lord. You chose me. I surrender my whole life into your hands. Use me for your Kingdom. Let this journey bring you back the glory. You know the silent fears and struggles that I face. I give it to you, Lord.I am ready Lord for the next season of my life.
I would like to encourage my readers today, if deep down in your heart, you know you have a gift the Lord gave you. Stop condemning yourself. Instead, give thanks for the gift. Use that gift in any capacity given to you. With time and faithfulness, the Lord magnifies them.
The Lord has to constantly remind me that He sees me through. He sees my silent desires. I am so grateful I know this person, Lord Jesus Christ, my personal Saviour.
Say this today: I am grateful .R.J.JOHN.
Prayer: Abba, I thank you for being faithful in my life. Amen
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If you have been moved to partner financially, feel free to invest in this journey of writing for the Kingdom. Not my writings.His writings. He is using me as a vessel to bring His writings to Judea, Samaria, and the earth’s ends.
I am a simple girl from a small town with simple faith, wanting to do big for the Lord. I know with God on my side, nothing is impossible. Allow me to move to my next level of faith. If you believe in this dream, I invite you to partner financially with me – R.J. John.
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Thank you, readers, and remain blessed.
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