Darlene J. Conard

… “there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” (John 21:25 KJV)

How many more things could there possibly be? I thought, trying to fathom an exact number. Thinking about it breaks down my mental capacity. I thrive on being an author. No limits of what I can write or about who, what, how and where. Anything can happen at any given moment.

Writing what inspires me is important. I’ve never given it much thought until recently. The books of my choice are usually thick. Once I begin reading, I’m caught! Just one more page, I thought hours prior. Before I realize it, chapter five is upon me! Bits and pieces began compiling. Characters in one chapter may not be in the next. Somewhere down the road they have a role in the story.

Am I the only one who falls in temptation to go to the last chapter to appease my wondering thoughts? We want to know exactly how the story ends. Hoping the character’s outcome beautifully came together, hopeful and maybe even what we thought. “Yes! I knew it! Thank goodness!

His words are the mapping of our story.  “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11 KJV) His thoughts about us are expectancy, peacefulness and genuine. God sees the beginning from the end of our lives. Give yourself some time to think about this. Those books which aren’t written as recorded in Luke could be our story. God doing great works in our lives. He is doing just that!

Daily I make a point to remind myself that the present state of situations is not the final outcome. Easily our assurance rests in the core of our emotions. Bad decisions, thoughts and actions take place. “God is still writing your story, quit trying to steal the pen and let God write your story.” This famous quote by Toby Mac has left an imprint on my spirit.

As passionate as I am about writing my life story is in the hands of God. Your story is as important as mine. Hebrews 12:2 says, He is the author and finisher of our faith. Let the Author of a write your story. Don’t snatch the pen from His hand.

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