The birth of a book is a reason to celebrate for a writer.
Look what arrived in the mail the other day from Barbour Publishing – Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room – An Advent Devotional – written by of all people – me.
Holding a book that you write is a humbling, exciting, scary, awesome experience all bundled up into one gigantic YIPPEE! Late last fall I woke up early, often 5 am, prayed for help and wisdom and pecked away on the keyboard on this project. Then months go by and you almost forget about it when it magically appears and brightens your day. I am giddy today!
Now my prayer is that its words brighten the Advent season for all who read it.
The book is available on Amazon and I am sure other sites. There are 28 devotions, plus quotations, prayers and practical tips for the Christmas season. I know some of you write reviews and I would appreciate any book reviews and passing the word around promoting it.
I know I am jumping too far ahead on the calendar – we haven’t even seen Labor Day yet but I just had to share my excitement.
So since you all put up with me in this celebratory post I will send a copy of the book to one commenter chosen by random. Leave a comment by answering the question below by Sunday evening 6 pm and I will draw a name.
What is your favorite book of the Bible and why?
By random drawing Congrats to Kim Adams Morgan for winning the book. Kim, I need you to send my your mailing address. send the info to me at Jeanwise22@gmail.com Congrats and thanks to all for your warm and wonderful comments
Great big Tigger Bounces! Congrats and love!
You are the sweetest! Thanks Johnnie
Jean,congratulations! That looks like a beautiful book. What a joy!
Thanks so much for celebrating with me, Jody. I am excited and hope these words enrich others’ Advent season!
Jumping for joy, here, Jean! You allowed God to work through you and persevered through the days when your dream seemed impossible. And now look what the two of you accomplished!! I am THRILLED for you!
I agree with Ceil below. My favorite book of the Bible is Psalms, too. Whatever I may be facing, the psalms offer wisdom and comfort.
Jumping right with you, Nancy. I think Psalms has to be the number one favorite. I do like John too but so many of the psalms bring comfort and peace don’t they?
I am so very excited for you!!! Beautiful, Jeannie!!
thanks for sharing in my celebration. I am so excited too.
Woo-hoo! Way to go, Jeannie-girl! I’m so excited for you. I raise my glass to you! May it bless many! Blessings to you, sweetie! <3
Thanks Lynn. Can’t you tell I’m so excited!!
Hi Jeannie! OH MY GOSH I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!
I can’t imagine what you must have felt opening that box. Congratulations my busy friend! I really would love a copy, so…my favorite book of the bible is Psalms. King David is so relatable, and every time he starts out feeling depressed and defeated, he pulls himself out of it by remembering that God is on his side. Now that’s encouragement!
Bask in the glow of your finished project my friend 🙂
Ceil
Ceil, I am so excited!! I am still giddy. to hold it in my hand was like holding a baby the first time. it really was. We are doing a special emphasis on the psalms next month at church. so much emotion and human reality in those words. Thanks for celebrating with me, Ceil
Jean, I am so happy for you. I know your words will bring such encouragement across the globe. I can only imagine what that feeling must be like – for now. One day I hope to experience it myself. God willing. Congratulations with big smiles!
Thanks for celebrating with me Kim! Praying you will get there someday too. keep writing
I am so thrilled for you Jean. Your awesome gifts will be shared with so many hungry hearts…..
Hi Peggy – your words mean so much to me. Thanks!
How exciting! I’ll never forget what it felt like to hold my first published book in my hands. Nothing like it! Blessings!
Thanks Martha. Yes it is a wonderful thrill….