So what do the three things in the title of this blog have in common? Any guesses? Jewelry line? Nope. Unique names for triplets or animals?? Ummm.. No. Types of stone? Possibly, but not in this case. So what am I talking about?? These are going to be the titles of the 3 books I am going to be writing. Yep. 3. I have been told "you should write a book" so many times I can't keep count. I always brush it off. Well lately, it has been God flat out making sure I realize I am going to write...among the other things he has set for me.
I have been "playing" with the idea for awhile but always just throw it back in the back of my mind. I just can't do that anymore. A few weeks back I went to Jeannie Mayo's NYLC (National Youth Leader's Conference). I went to hear speaker, Pat Schatzline. He was speaking on the "Unqualified." Something I have been dealing with a lot in the last few months and getting into ministry. You ever have those moments where you think, "This is the reason I am here" or "Why this happened?" I had one of those moments while I am listening to him speak. he is hitting every single thing I had been dealing with. It was like someone gave him an exact word-for-word check list. After he was finished he came down to meet and greet. I just wanted to shake his hand and tell him thank you. When I shook his hand and *tried to tell him thank you, tears just streamed from my face. He said, "You are so welcome. He said I don't know your past, your story, or anything about you. I do know that I have a Word for you. you are suppose to write. God wants you to write. Grab a pen and paper and start writing." So see, I can't just brush it off. You may not believe in prophetic word, but I do. And when God is telling you things...you either listen and do or He will make it happen without your willingness.
So anyway, I am stubborn. Ask anyone who knows me well... they will agree. I'm guessing stubborn and strong-willed will come out of their mouths. Haha. So I'm stubborn and I didn't want to believe this prophetic word at first. I mean, I am 30 and my past is very colorful to say the least, that is a lot of writing.. I am already in school to finish my bachelor's degree in christian ministry, a youth leader plus some (meaning I pour into the youth ministry in any way I can), a lead over a Sunday service volunteers, lead 2 small groups and over see 2 more small groups on marriage, help my husband run a health and wellness business (that is really starting to take off - which means more work), and did I mention I have 4 kids? So having the free time to just sit and write or work on a book seems like something that could possibly make me suffocate. So what do I do? I pray. I ask God for specific confirmation and a (read, ONE) title for this so called book. So what does He do, He gives me what I asked for plus some. Not one title but three titles.
Book one will be Jaded. Jaded according to Merriam Webster Dictionary: made dull, apathetic, or cynical by experience or by surfeit. Boy, if you knew my childhood/teen years and the person I WAS. You would get that. It will make perfect sense.
Book two will be Rubies. Did you know Rubies are red and vibrant in color (natural hair color), are extremely strong (only second to diamonds), are often related to themes concerning the essence and vibrancy of life, represents the passion of love, and are treated to improve their (color and) strength. Man, again...God hit this on the head.
Book three will be Summer's Fall. I prayed on this and thought about it like crazy! I could not understand it at all. And just today, seriously...today, it came to me. I fell for Steven Summer of 2010 which lead to what has become an amazing life but has not been easy or without its trials.
So why the blog instead of working on the book. I have to practice! Plus, it's a stress reliever. Who would have thought?!?
Thanks for reading!
Much love & blessings,
Gina
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