On a More Positive Note

I am soooooo excited! I have discovered a great motivating tool to get my novel written. Okay. One of the novels that have been percolating in my fevered brain for years. November is National Novel Writing Month! There's an official website and everything (http://www.nanowrimo.org/). I have signed up and have managed to post around 16,000 words so far. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Can I do it? Well, considering that the daily goal is 1667 words per day (about 8-9 pages), I think I can. I am really looking forward to being able to type "The End" and really mean it. You're not allowed to edit, you just get the first draft down as quickly and as best you can. According to the site, "December is for editing." Regardless of how much rewriting I may have to do, I am planning to get my first draft done by November 30. Wish me luck! In fact, go try it yourselves and have fun whether you finish or not! :)

God's Loving Favor

"I (the Lord) will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you." Psalm 32:8 Our family devotion this morning was so appropriate for me. I have always felt so guilty about my lack of discipline when it comes to daily Bible study and devotion time. This morning's devotion came from Joyce Meyer's "Beginning Every Day Right." She said that the devil wants us feeling guilty but God loves us no matter what. All that's required for salvation is to put your trust in Jesus and His redeeming sacrifice and power. That's all. Now, we should WANT to study the Word because that's how we get to know our God better and gain understanding of the best way to live and receive all He has for us. But He never condemns us or hates us because of our weakness and lack of discipline. Praise God for His loving favor.

I am working on a novel again. It feels really good to be writing something fun. I enjoy writing my ehow.com articles, but I have seven books in my head right at this moment that are screaming to get out. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

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