Prayer Requests

Well, things are happening. Things I need prayer for. I can’t give any details, sadly. But I’m still asking for prayers. Some of you know what I’m talking about. The thing I need prayer about will occur on Thursday morning.

In truth, I’m terrified. Completely terrified. You know how the Bible says we’re supposed to give our worries and fears to God? Well, when you have anxiety and panic attacks, that’s easier said than done. It’s a minute-by-minute surrender.

Thankfully, I have a few good friends who I’ve opened up to about the event and they’ve all been helpful and very supportive. Thank you.

God willing (and I mean that quite literally), I can share what this is all about in the near future. But right now, I’m just constantly praying for divine help. Because I really need it.

Nothing else this week folks. Everything’s on hold while I do this. I might return next Sunday, it might be the week after. I’m not sure.

Don’t worry, I’m not gone. I just need to focus right now. But I wanted to ask for your help and prayers.

Thank you!

Good luck and have fun!

-rks

 

(Oh yes, this is not an April Fools thing. Totally serious here.)

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Doug Fields is one of my favorite pastors of all time. He used to be in charge of the High School Ministry at Saddleback Church, where I’m currently attending. And he is utterly hysterical. When Saddleback opened a venue (a version of the normal service) that was taught specifically by Doug, you couldn’t keep me away. He speaks to me in a way I can’t even describe. But the best part? He can just slam home serious and heavy points when the need arises. He’s an amazing speaker.

And I was lucky enough to get hear him speak today at church. I think I was laughing so hard it was starting to annoy the people around me. 😉 I really missed speaking to him.

But he said something that resonated with me.

You see, I’m not especially good with people, at least for extended relationships. My mind tends to flitter around a lot. I forget to contact people. Or I overthink things and worry that I’m annoying people by trying to constantly reach out to them. So it’s either I can’t forget or I totally forget. I like living life at the ends of the spectrum, apparently.

Anyway, he talked about sacrificing the immediate things you believe are super important and to do what you know is right. Despite the fear, despite the worry, despite anything else…to just do it.

And so I did. Today I reached out to my old best friend, who I hadn’t spoken to in a few months since one of his close friends passed away. Just to talk. Nothing else! And then I did it to a coworker who I really appreciated as a friend and I dearly miss working with. I remember intending to contact her to offer her encouragement…but I let it slide because I worried it would sound awkward.

And did it? Nope. Not for either.

Ironically, that is the theme of the stories I’m working on for that anthology (and yes, I decided to write a different story, ironically a prequel). It’s about fear. It’s about moving against the worry and fear that often paralyzes us and keeps us from what could be the most amazing things.

Which works great. Since Laura got me an awesome My Little Pony t-shirt for Daddy’s Day today. 🙂 It’s my own little personal thing. To not be embarrassed about what others might say or think. Do it because it’s what I want to do.

After all, as Doug said today, “you don’t have to be intelligent to criticize.”

I’m out of time for today. But I’m working on the new version of Waterfall. I’m not sure about it, but I think I can make this work. I’m just worried I don’t have much of a story yet! But I’ll putter on and let you know what’s going with it next week!

Until then, good luck and have fun!

-rks