I’m over at Ashley Brooks’ place today talking about writing an e-book. Even if you’re not writing a book, I think we can all relate to feeling like we have nothing to offer. Would love for you to hop over and say hello.
What’s holding you back from writing an e-book? Time? Money? Know-how?
For me, it was the belief that my e-book wouldn’t make a difference.
Eight years ago I had an emotional affair. Years after it was over and my marriage was restored, I felt led to write the journey we had taken and lessons we had learned. I was nervous about sharing my story because no one knew, but I was also convinced it wouldn’t matter.
I told myself my story wasn’t that big of a deal, that I didn’t write well enough to write an e-book, that no one would read it even if I did. I mean, who was I?
In my head, I imagined I would write the book, my friends and family would learn of my mistakes and shun me and then everyone else wouldn’t care. All that work and there would be no point but more pain.
When it launched, however, I found quite the opposite.
I read the rest of the blog on the other site and I just wanted to say that you are so awesome and brave!
I do have to disagree with you slightly however. I truly think that if you are following the will of God to write something like this then it is worth it if NO ONE’s life is impacted. I am sure there have been a lot of people have been impacted but I had a great sense of freedom realizing this when I was a youth pastor. If I am doing the Lord’s will, nothing else truly matters.
0 or 1,000. If it was zero, maybe it was meant for just me. And that is beautiful. If it was for 1,000, the Lord needed to do that work in their lives. And that is beautiful. Thankfully I do not dictate that and He is sovereign and in control. That is meant to be encouraging so hopefully it is!
Yes totally get what you are saying! I guess I make the assumption he wouldn’t ask me to write it in ebook form unless there was meant to be readers so even if it’s just 1 it would be worth it. But, I totally agree with the idea that sometimes he calls us to write and not share or have plans to share and then don’t. But yes, nothing matters really besides our obedience.