tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post6679391519065038999..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Waiting on God with an Impatient HeartSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-84648464166683616382013-06-13T20:36:24.022-07:002013-06-13T20:36:24.022-07:00Ashley, I appreciated this so much today! I fall ...Ashley, I appreciated this so much today! I fall into the comparing myself to other writer friends and always manage to end up wanting to throw away everything I've worked on when I see how successful they are. The reminder that God made us all to work at different paces was an encouraging reminder tonight:)<br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047620308883066191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-40217164429523977372013-06-13T19:31:41.204-07:002013-06-13T19:31:41.204-07:00Isn't that the truth, Debra? Fretting never se...Isn't that the truth, Debra? Fretting never seems to do anything productive, yet it's so hard to stop sometimes!<br /><br />Casey, you are so sweet! Thanks for sharing! :)Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-25592031455843863532013-06-13T19:10:54.450-07:002013-06-13T19:10:54.450-07:00This line: The thing is, God has equipped you with...This line: The thing is, God has equipped you with a particular pace, and operating outside of that is going to throw you off. <br /><br />That one right there. It is EXACTLY what I needed to read. I need to put that on my computer at work. Perfect, perfect reminder.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-16305019149272964752013-06-13T13:21:24.028-07:002013-06-13T13:21:24.028-07:00Thanks for your sweet words, Ashley. One advantage...Thanks for your sweet words, Ashley. One advantage to adding up the years is that I'm finally understanding how much of what I worried about became a non-issue with God's provision in place. Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-83064174065834807642013-06-13T13:19:37.673-07:002013-06-13T13:19:37.673-07:00Julia, you are so sweet! Thank you for that!
Sue,...Julia, you are so sweet! Thank you for that!<br /><br />Sue, I want to encourage you that I absolutely think you are making the right choice to let your heart move forward to the next project. With my last book, I so BADLY wanted it to be bought as a series that initially, I could think of nothing else. But realizing that was no longer within the realm of my control, I decided (after some good advice!) to invest my heart in my next (current) project, and I really think this story is turning out to be the strongest yet. I think that's one of the hardest jobs of a writer... we have to learn how to invest ourselves so fully, yet also always keep our heart open to the next story God gives us.Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-75651313789823780512013-06-13T13:16:43.569-07:002013-06-13T13:16:43.569-07:00Lindsay, well-said! I also think it's wise of ...Lindsay, well-said! I also think it's wise of you to "slow down," as you said, because I've come to realize along the way that the healthier my heart is, the more transparent I can be with my writing--another post for another day! :) Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-51713253050616690812013-06-13T13:15:35.597-07:002013-06-13T13:15:35.597-07:00Jeanne, thank you so much for sharing that! I hadn...Jeanne, thank you so much for sharing that! I hadn't originally planned to repost today, so I appreciate that encouragement that it ministered to you! Hugs!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-42664185301736203432013-06-13T13:14:43.931-07:002013-06-13T13:14:43.931-07:00Jill, that's a beautiful way to phrase it-- no...Jill, that's a beautiful way to phrase it-- no time is wasted when you're waiting on God. So, so true. Recently I've come to realize that I often consider the "harvest" a time when I see results of what I've been working for as I expect those results to be-- but really, I have no idea what God's harvest for me is going to look like. His plans are so much greater than my dreams. Plus, there's so much more that goes into the crop. The daily watering, weeding, etc. is just as important although perhaps less extravagant than the bloom of the flowers. So often, the harvest is just over the hillside. Thanks for sharing! :)Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-13269776901325758262013-06-13T13:10:22.991-07:002013-06-13T13:10:22.991-07:00Debra, I just love what you said: "I just nee...Debra, I just love what you said: "I just need to do my part, use opportunities and work steadily every day toward my goals. If something doesn't work out I wait or I move on. Time and again I've seen God's perfect timing at work."<br /><br />I think there is SUCH profound wisdom in this statement. Sometimes we spend so much time looking up to the sky for an earth-shattering revelation of grace that we don't realize God has already given that to us in the day to day moments and the (sometimes boring) opportunities we have every. Thanks for sharing!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-30998615303296052782013-06-13T11:57:07.422-07:002013-06-13T11:57:07.422-07:00P.S. Praying for all you guys too!
P.S.S. Just bo...P.S. Praying for all you guys too!<br /><br />P.S.S. Just booked my flight for Sept!Susan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-69449559411132594172013-06-13T11:55:38.343-07:002013-06-13T11:55:38.343-07:00I was thinking the same thing, Jeanne. I'm in ...I was thinking the same thing, Jeanne. I'm in waiting mode right now, but trying to keep busy by working on other manuscripts. <br /><br />I so believe in God's timing and praying for patience! LOL.<br /><br />Thanks, Ashley. Love this!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-65190677023205248412013-06-13T10:39:30.481-07:002013-06-13T10:39:30.481-07:00Ashley,
This is one of my favorites of yours. I&#...Ashley,<br /><br />This is one of my favorites of yours. I'm glad you picked this one today. It ministered to me again this morning. Thing God definitely wanted this one up today.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19424176061187514202013-06-13T08:25:04.971-07:002013-06-13T08:25:04.971-07:00Sooooo what I needed to hear today, Ash. God has b...Sooooo what I needed to hear today, Ash. God has been working this message through my heart a lot this year so far. He's asked me to slow my writing way down so I can focus on my marriage more and getting healthy. It's been hard, because I'm so goal-oriented and just want to do the next thing and work tirelessly on my book. But God's got the perfect timing, and I'm learning that rushing doesn't do me any good. Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-90971104667237988082013-06-13T07:41:38.004-07:002013-06-13T07:41:38.004-07:00Wow, I think God must be speaking to me. This is t...Wow, I think God must be speaking to me. This is the third, count it one-two-three, blog I've read today about waiting and perspective. I am storing up all the sweet nuggets in my heart and my mind right now. God has a reason for showing me these. :)<br /><br />I've waited for all the best things in my life. For the right man to come along who could actually love me and my idiosyncracies, for our two amazing kids, and yes, for writing. And YES, I'm so glad I waited for each of these!<br /><br /> I loved your verse at the end. Such a great encouragements, Ahsley!Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-16197131779693832562013-06-13T04:47:52.379-07:002013-06-13T04:47:52.379-07:00Such a beautiful post, Ashley! People are funny. W...Such a beautiful post, Ashley! People are funny. We can wait 30 minutes at a restaurant for a table, but we have no patience when it comes to waiting on God. I've realized no time is wasted when you're waiting on God. Thank you for the reminder!Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-62412606831194548602013-06-13T04:30:41.734-07:002013-06-13T04:30:41.734-07:00Re-posting is great... this is EXACTLY the message...Re-posting is great... this is EXACTLY the message I needed today. I learned about the hurry up and wait club a couple of years ago and so much more about God's grace and timing in the last 15.<br /><br />I'm in 'crazy' mode right now and I'm not stressing because I believe in God's timing. And I know He has a plan for my life and wants to bless me as His child. <br /><br />And I'm a great believer is que sera sera. I just need to do my part, use opportunities and work steadily every day toward my goals. If something doesn't work out I wait or I move on. Time and again I've seen God's perfect timing at work.<br /><br /><br />Thanks, Ashley!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com