God Works in Mysterious Ways

I know I’m a couple of days late, but I hope you’ll forgive me. I’ve been in communication with a very good friend since August. One of the things I mentioned to her earlier was this bit of inspiration, which references the Biblical story of David versus Goliath.

Giants will cross our path from time to time. God will always give us a sling and a rock to defeat them. We just have to be able to determine what form the sling and rock take.

I sent my very good friend flowers this past week, and I believe they became a sling and rock for her as adverse health news about her family reached her the same day. She told me the flowers helped her get through the day. God works in mysterious ways.

My beta reader for my first manuscript is almost finished. I should get his remarks this week. This puts me on track to deliver my manuscript to Oghma Creative Media on March 1, 2017. I’ve finished the first three chapters of my new story. Planning on writing the next two before Christmas. This weekend I should also be able to finish up my Christmas shopping. A fun week ahead.

I hope all those who participated in NaNoWriMo have a good first draft of their story. Although I haven’t participated in the past, I can only image how much dedication it takes. I applaud your efforts.

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What I’m Reading – Many readers I know like to inquire what their favorite author is reading. At the end of each blog post, I’ll let you know what I’m reading. I may not be a published author yet, but I hope my choice of reading material inspires you to read. I’m up to part six of the introduction of  Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by St. Pope John Paul II. I’ll be reading this probably for the next two months. I’ve previous read Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher West, but now I get to experience the actual words of the great Pope. I encourage you to read a variety of topics.