Sep 23 2008
I Listened
The last few days I have felt this overwhelming feeling of anxiety. It was a feeling I just could not shake. Now, I am normally an anxious person, having suffered from an anxiety disorder most of my life, however I have generally learned how to handle it and therefore don’t really have to deal with it too often. So, it has bothered me that I couldnt’ shake it.
Mostly, my anxiety as probably 99% of Americans may be having these days is over money. I worry about the debt we have, the money we don’t have, etc. etc. However, I felt there was more to it than just that. I felt that God wanted me to take some type action and I was unsure of what that action was. Until today, when I kept getting this overwhelming urge to cut up my credit cards and to handle my overdue credit card bill. I did both! Cut up the cards and made payment arrangements on the bill. It was a huge relief, but that wasn’t the best part.
photo credit: °FlorianThe best part came when I went to check the mail. In the mailbox was a large white envelope, and inside was an offer from a publisher to publish my book idea. The note was handwritten. To me it was as if God himself wrote it because it was confirmation that I had done what God was leading me to do in cutting up the cards. I am on His path. He is listening to me, He is speaking to me and yes, I am listening!
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you go girl! way to go!
Congratulations! How wonderful! It’s always nice to receive a sign like that.
What great news.
Awesome Girl!! What an encouragement. I have been going through the same financial struggle lately especially now that I am not able to work due to my pregnancy.
Your story has blessed me and it has given me hope that God is is control and He is going to take care of us no matter what we are facing.
I read this morning in the Bible about rejoicing no matter what the circumstance - so that is where I am at. God allows things to happen in our lives to mold us and shape us into who He wants us to be.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best with getting your book published!! God is so faithful.
God bless, DAWN aka “PainterMommy”
Good for you for listening! That’s something I struggle with regularly, letting go of that control and having the faith I need. I have seen the amazing things that happen when I do, but its still so hard.
Congratulations on the offer from the publisher! That’s a huge accomplishment!!
PRAISE GOD! You know I think we forget that the Word says to owe no man. Credit cards are just not smart to have unless you are going to pay them off the next month when the bills comes. I am still climbing out of debt from years of credit card abuse but I have not used one in three years now.
Good for you Alyssa!
Oh yeah and look at what God does when you just listen.
Wow, that’s great!! Congrats Alyssa!
Oh my goodness that is SO awesome! I am SO happy for you I think I might cry! YAY!!
Confirmation from God is such an awesome feeling! You deserve it and I am so proud of you- keep listening girlfriend!
Alyssa, that is wonderful. God is good. When you listen to him, things happen in your way. Continue to have faith and trust in him and things will continue to happen.
Corrie
I’m so proud of you, Alyssa!! I can’t wait until it’s published!