I thought I'd wait to start my story about our loss of Joshua, but God had other plans.
A dear friend of mine gave me a suggestion, as I thought and wrestled with how to write my book. She said, "Why don't you write a devotional about your loss of Joshua? That way, you can do it a bit at a time."
Well, I thought, why not?
I loved her idea, and I had not even considered it. The thought of writing one daily devotional a day made it seem doable. I knew sometimes I'd be sobbing through the writing process, and so this way I could meet the 150 words a day easily enough.
Now, I am at day four of the devotional and am glad to have begun. I've included a prayer at the end and will later add the scriptures for each beginning.
So dear friend, Pat, thank you for giving me an idea that I could manage. God bless you!
Until next time . . . listen, because God can and does speak through others.
Photo: Joshua on the right (age 16) and his daddy.
Your gift of devotionals through grieving will be comforting and healing to many. I am happy you are doing this.
ReplyDeleteYour words touch my heart. You know I love you, Jean.
ReplyDeleteThis book will be a tremendous help to others who have sorrowed like you. I'm so glad it has begun.
Thank you, Sue and Pat! I am grateful for God's guidance in my life. And for friends like you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! You could help someone day by day walk through the grieving process. That would be such a comfort for someone who has been devastated by loss. Keep writing!
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