“And now we play the waiting game…oh, the waiting game sucks. Let’s play hungry hungry hippos! “-homer j. Simpson
So here’s something that’s got me excited and nervous all at the same time. I finally finished the novel i was working on (which i believe i’ve mentioned in this space before) and have submitted the firsr three chapters to a publisher. I’m told to expect a few months before they sat yea or nea. Which leaves me in waiting mode. I’m pleased to say, for once, i’m not in a passive mentality in the meantime. I would dare say i’m writing more consistently than ever, with a schedule and everything. That said, waiting still sucks. My prayer for this time is simply- “God, give me strength to push on if it’s rejected- give me humility if it’s accepted.” A good thought, but it’ll still hurt like hell if they sat no.
Which is the essence of the lesson i need to learn, regardless of whar happens next. I’ve spent my life avoiding rejection by means of the elegant solution of not trying. This is my little life strategy. It’s a common enough one, especially among us menfolk. But it’s far fron the abundant life God has in mind for me. His plan involves risk, and rejection, and even the death of my self centered agenda. On the other side of that is the abundant life Jesus promises. But despite the promise, old habits die hard. Rejection is hard. And waiting for potential rejection is the hardest of all-at least, for someone like me.
I’m glad, all this said, that God has given me the push to face my fears. And whatever happens next, i’ll certainly need Him to keep holding my hand and lead me through…
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WOW, really? A novel? Awesome! I’ll be first in line to buy it WHEN it gets published!