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Faith, Prayer, Persevering
2016 lies before me, and I look forward to the challenges. No, it doesn’t mean I’m not afraid. You see, I’ve noticed that any time I step out to accomplish my calling to write and to sing challenges come and try to dent my faith. Obstacles come camouflaged through unsolicited advice from well-minded friends or family members that think they know what is best for me.
In 2015, I learned if I wanted to walk out my vision, I had to do just like Elijah, when he was praying for rain to come, and I did.
In the Bible, it states:
Elijah went up to the top of Carmel: then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees and said to his servant “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So he went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And seven times Elijah said, “Go again.” Then it came to pass the seventh times that the servant said, “There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!” So Elijah said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’”(1 Kings 18:42-44 NKJV)
So, as I entered 2016, I was on top of my Mount Carmel. In fact, I am still there, persevering!
Can you see me? Bowed on the ground with my face between my knees so I won’t be distracted from the left or right by well-minded naysayers and negativity. I am revising my manuscripts, editing my short stories, writing articles and submitting them to the relevant people, who have to power to accept or reject what I write, and I’m singing my songs as my cloud begins to rise.
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Happy New Year’s IWSG!
Happy New Year’s All You Wonderful Writers!
Shalom Aleichem,
Pat Garcia
Patience is something all writers must have. Just keep writing and everything will come to pass. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHello Ken,
DeleteThank yo so much. Right now I am in the process of submissions and writing at the same time. Like you've said, it takes patience and lots of it.
Shalom,
Patricia
Here's to persevering, no matter what comes! 2016 for the win!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Crystal,
Delete2016 is my best year ever! And I'm claiming it now as I continue to persevere.
Shalom,
Patricia
Look up every now and then dear Patricia and you'll see me cheering on the sidelines. You know what is best for you and that challenges and obstacles may appear - I know that you will rise from any challenge dear Patricia .. and it is my wish that there be few hiccups on your path. All success to you dear friend ..
ReplyDeleteMy Dear Dear Friend,
DeleteIt is so refreshing to know you are cheering for me, and I feel that you are there. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Patricia
We all must persevere to get where we want, what we want.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2016!!!
You;re so right. Perseverance is a part of the climb.
DeleteI wish you a Happy 2016 too!!!
Shalom,
Patricia
You can do it, Pat. Go for it. Be strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much J Q!
DeleteI keep telling myself you can do this Pat! So thank you for the encouragement.
Shalom,
Pat
I think you've got your attitude in the right frame. If at first we don't see, look, look again.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Thank you Arlee!
DeleteYou have confirmed that my attitude which plays a great role in my outlook, is what will keep me trying and trying until I succeed.
Shalom,
Patricia
Beautiful post. May 2016 bring you your heart's desire. Never, never give up. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Beverly!
DeleteI am a History Buff! Especially when it concerns people who have done the impossible to change things or construct a better world. I will never, never give up.
Happy 2016!!!
Shalom,
Patricia
A beautiful post. May 2016 bring you your heart's desire. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Beverly. I wish you also a beautiful 2016 and the fulfillment of your heart desires in your life.
DeleteShalom,
Patricia
The sun came out on a gloomy morning as I read your post. Keep on singing! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Angela!
DeleteYou know when I read your comment I had to smile. After my concerts, many people have come to me thanking me for the rays of sunshine that suddenly appeared in their lives while I am singing. I consider that an honor and it makes me very appreciative of the voice that I have been given.
Shalom,
Patricia
A lovely post. Here's to climbing more mountains and standing in awe of the view. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bish!
DeleteThere's a song by Rodgers and Hammerstein entitled Climb Every Mountain.
I heard that song when I was eleven years old and it has stuck with me. Especially the last line, Climb every mountain until you find your dream.
Wishing you the best for 2016!!!
Shalom,
Patricia
Loved your story! A great one to start off a new year. May you succeed and succeed and succeed this 2016.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Clee!
DeleteAnd I too wish that you succeed in all that you undertake to do in 2016.
Shalom,
Patricia
Thanks for stopping by my blog, and thanks for the lovely post. I hope 2016 treats you well!
ReplyDeleteThank you L.G.,
DeleteI hope that 2016 opens many doors for you also.
Shalom,
Patricia
Go Pat, go! Focus on your dreams and on God.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alex!
DeleteI'm focusing. And thank you for creating this wonderful support group. I have grown so much just by reading the posts of others.
Shalom,
Pat
Patience & perseverance. A terrific combo. Best wishes to you, Pat, as you begin a new year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane!
DeleteBest wishes to you also. This is going to be a great year.
Shalom,
Pat
Patience is a tough one. I did learn at some point that our writing is all we can control. So I just write and write and write. I send things out there, but I try not to put all my eggs in one basket. The more you get out there, the better your chances at success.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stephanie!
DeleteYou are so right. Our writing is the only thing we can control. I write and write as I read and read and learn more new things. I have started submitting this year. Really looking forward to what will happen first.
Shalom,
Patricia
Your posts are strong and inspirational. Wishing you a wonderful 2016 full of manifested visions!
ReplyDeleteThank you Colleen!
DeleteI too wish you a wonderful 2016 full of manifested visions! Your comment has really touched my heart.
Shalom,
Patricia
Pat, your post is beautiful and I get the sense that you're a strong, God-fearing woman. Add perseverance to the mix and you have a winning combination.
ReplyDeleteGo Pat! You can do it.
Happy New Year!
Good morning out of good old Germany, Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for dropping by. I have added perseverance to the mix, and to be honest, I look forward to my short stories being published this year and hopefully getting an agent also for my novel. I know it will happen; I just don't know when.
Shalom,
Patricia
I love this! Keep going!
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon Shannon,
DeleteThank you so much for dropping by and thank you for your encouraging words. I will keep going. The only way is up.
Have a nice Sunday.
Shalom,
Patricia
Good Luck to you Pat and thanks for visiting my blog today.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy,
DeleteThank you for coming by my Everything Must Change blog. I had been wondering whether I signed up correctly with WIPpet and I see that I haven't because my WIPpet appears on my Thinking It Over Blog. Your dropping by this blog lets me know I need to do some correcting.
I'm looking forward to reading your blog often, and thanks for your good wishes. I started submitting this month. Have two more to do and then comes February. My goal is to submit 3 short stories a month.
Shalom,
Patricia
Thank you for visiting my blog:) Perseverance is often the key plus faith
ReplyDeleteThank you, Birgit, for coming by my blog also. Yes, perseverance is one of the major keys to achieving those goals that you want to see become a reality.
DeleteShalom Aleichem,
Pat
I hope you accomplished all your goals. I am sure your faith will be rewarded.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dolorah. I hope that I accomplish all of my goals even though I know that some things will not or cannot be achieved in one year. I am always excited at the end of the year to see which ones go back on my list for the next year.
DeleteShalom Aleichem,
Pat
What an inspiring post, Pat. Only those who have perseverance will reach their goals. You have what it takes.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane, for coming by. I sincerely hope I have what it takes. There is nothing worse than starting out on something and then giving up.
DeleteShalom Aleichem,
Pat
Excellent post. I was talking to a writer friend of mine who was feeling discouragement because she wasn't landing any big contracts, small ones, yes, but she kept praying for bigger. It occurred to me that Jesus never wore a proper crown, he never lived in a castle, and he was never showered with gold, but no one can deny his impact on this world. He followed His heart and the path God set before Him never wavering or doubting that He was failing because He didn't have the biggest synagogue in the Holy Land. We must follow our hearts too and not measure our success by man's standards.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck hitting all your goals.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I am still waiting for the small contracts to come in, but I can understand your writer friend. There is a desire within us to always do better. And thanks also for your wonderful piece of wisdom; to follow my heart and not measure my success by man's standards. That's beautiful. People who follow their hearts and not measure success according to man are usually happy people.
DeleteShalom Aleichem,
You go Pat. Perseverance pays off in this writing game. You're a beautiful writer, so you'll make it. By the end of '16, I wonder how many contracts you will have...:-)
ReplyDeleteMorning Denise,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for coming by, and I especially thank you for your evaluation of my writing ability.
Have a great day, Lady.
Shalom,
Pat
Dear Pat, Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm so glad to have found you through the A-to-Z. You post speaks directly to my heart. Wish you all the success in the coming years. Love,
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