Amazing...Simply Amazing!

Praising God this morning as it pertains to my writing ~

I recently did an interview with Carol Thompson of the Valley News.  The article will run in tomorrow's paper (11/17).  I received an email from Carol yesterday (to which I opened this morning) to find out her editor's liked her story so much, the publisher would like to include me in the "CNY Women" magazine! 

Oh my goodness - God is amazing! 

As I wrapped up my prayer time and was set to start my morning routine and wake up my daughter I heard "Get an agent."  What?  I have been praying about this - to submit to an agent or to start submitting to the publishers directly.  As posted earlier - I selected a publisher and have been working on putting together my book proposal. And then I feel the gentle tug only God can bless one with guiding me towards finding an agent. 

When I started this journey I've said I want God to be glorified through all I say and do and for others to be blessed and help by my writing and book. 

This morning's emails and message left me wondering, "Did I select a publisher so I could keep to MY deadline instead of following God's plan?"  If that was the case - I hadn't meant to do it yet God knows my heart better than I (Thank Goodness!) and knew what I needed to hear.

Then if I hadn't thought it was God speaking to me about seeking an agent first - my email and Facebook postings were confirmation.  Elaine Miller posted a link to an interview she did recently on http://hartlineliteraryagency.blogspot.com/2010/11/importance-of-writing-and-speaking.html?spref=tw.  I always enjoy reading Elaine's posts and interviews yet as I opened the link I had those goosebumps on my arms.  Hmmm....and guess what ~ her link was to her agent's page. 

God is good and I'm glad He is able to correct me when I need it and I'm thankful for listening.  As the book proposal writing continues so will the prayers for direction in the next step. 

Today I choose to be thankful for God's correction and guidance - keeping me on His path, not my own. 

Have a great day everyone!! :)

Lisa :)