#10mins

It’ll be strange and I don’t expect anyone to ever read it, but this holds me accountable. What if all I need is 10 mins a day? And by then end of a year I have a book? It would be crazy but God works things out in His timing - not ours. Plus, writing can be VERY therapeutic. I remember my professor in college had us write in a journal during a semester. He wouldn’t read it but just wanted us to write. I thought he was so crazy - why would this work? When did I have the time? And what would I write about?

At first it was VERY awkward but after a couple weeks (every habit takes time to form and become second nature), it got easier. Then by the end of the semester - I missed it. I think it would be fun to be a teacher and have permission to read what they wrote. I stopped writing bc I felt guilty for taking time to do it. The devil is very convincing when it comes to this. Even now, I feel overwhelmed with guilt bc I’m taking time to do what God wants. Anxiety attack levels of panic. What would or should I be doing instead? Cleaning house, work, taking care of a little human. But realistically what would be happening? Scrolling through my phone or being overwhelmed by something else.

I’m praying through each writing section and asking for not just peace and for His words to flow - but I’m praying that others will find truth in the words or something to relate to. When we do God’s will - the devil will whisper and attack with fear/guilt/doubt/shame/and we need to push through. Just give God the time He needs to work on us, in us, and through us.

Holy Spirit, I pray for anyone reading this and for me writing this - fill us with your peace and comfort. Help us to push the devil away and not to hear his lies. Lead us in the will of the Lord and to hear/see/feel/sense what He wants us to gain from this experience. Big or small - help us to just stop and be with God. Thank you, Holy Spirit for being here and helping us. In Jesus name, Amen.