A Story of Divine Guidance

Here is my diary entry for this past Wednesday:

This morning I tackled the idea of using ProWritingAid, which I was emailed about. (ProWritingAid is AI editing software. I already use Grammarly, which is something similar.) I was offered a 40% coupon for purchasing ProWritingAid and felt that now is the time to make the decision.

When I asked God about it, I right away entered a phenomenal experience in the Lord’s lap… He distinctly answered my question, “Buy it and use both programs for now. At $240 for lifetime access, you will soon have the program paid off.”

“Thank you, Father.”

After purchasing and installing ProWritingAid and taking it through the 1st chapter of my book (Yes, I made a few changes) I tackled the next question:

“Father, should I be asking the workshop boys about going to that live nativity play, that Lamar Wise is doing on Saturday? (This is a play only for handicapped people, and I run a workshop for handicapped boys…)

The answer came before I even got done asking it, “No, don’t bother.”

“Thank you, Father. What would I do, and were would I be, without You and Your all-wise control?”

In the evening I tackled an email, from one of the guess speakers in Texas, that offered training on public speaking. (I was in Texas for a Self-Publishing School workshop over the weekend. SPS is a course I am enrolled in to gain help with publishing a book.)

I took that to God as well, and the answer was a clear, “Do it. I will provide the means…”

Thank you, Father, for your quick responses and unwavering support. Your value in my life is truly priceless.”
I got a connection request on LinkedIn, which I accepted before going through my feeds. You wouldn’t believe how many quotes I came across that somehow made me feel better about spending more money, to learn about being a speaker.

I then filled out the required online form and booked a call with The Speaking Lab for tomorrow afternoon. After all, God did not guarantee they would accept my application and give me the training, He only told me I should apply…

Oh, I must include, I had a great part of this diary entry typed up when I left to check emails that had come; and when I got back most of it had disappeared. (Yes, I know I remember saving it…) It seems God has no end to testing my patience. But He is faithful. It will be worth it…

Hey, I need to share yet:

I made a new folder, in my offline email folders, labeled “Career Related”. Then I moved in a handful of folders from the “Book Related” folder, and put then in the new folder. I also added a folder to the new folder for emails related to the speaking education that’s coming up…

That says it, my brain finally wrapped around the fact that helping others find the fulfillment they crave is my career; it is not just a book I am writing.

I thought of putting this diary entry on my blog too illustrate God’s faithfulness to me. God responded, “Yes, I want you to do that to illustrate your faithfulness to me.”

What a paradox.

My mind goes to a poem I wrote:

It is not worth the thrill
To step out of God’s will
Despite all illusions
It will not fulfill.
Your emotions will grill,
While your spine has a chill.
It will constantly seem
Like you’re going uphill.

When you walk in God’s ways
You’ll step out of the haze
And with confident strides
You’ll abandon the maze.
Your fear will be razed,
And your eyes, they will blaze
With notable gladness,
And passionate praise.

Amen. Amen.