I sit here this morning, giving praise to God. Thinking of all the thing HE had done in my life. The list is huge. But what I’m thinking of today is my book, “I Knew His Voice.”
I am a prolific talker and writer as anyone who knows me or follows my blog at TheRoadofFaith.net can attest. My posts are often wordy and lengthy, and I talk way too much.
But, the work of ‘I Knew His Voice” truly isnt mine. At the time I wrote ‘I Knew His Voice”, I had never considered anything of the sort. Read the story, and you’ll know that I was coming out of a really difficult time of life when God called upon me to write this story.
I had written many of the events in my journal (God nudging)., I’m not so stupid to realize the massiveness of what occurred. It was as I was walking back into the light and learning to Trust Him, that He put upon my heart this work. My reaction was not “ok, let’s get at it.” But, I didn’t say no. I prayed and kept it on the back burner. I transferred some of my journaled experiences into Word. Basically, I was starting to write the book.
I told the story at an Emmaus Retreat and a new brother was moved by the miraculous events. I showed the picture of what Jesus looked like to my daughter. This new brother gave me a copy of ‘Heaven is for real” the next weekend (God nudging). In this book, the little boy saw Jesus, the same man my daughter had visit her.
I was blown away. As I finished reading that book, I knew again God’s call to write the story. I knew I didn’t have the talent nor the knowledge to write or publish a book, so I did what we should do (sooner), I turned to God. “If You want this written, give me some sign.” And instantly, I knew the title of the book – ‘I Knew His Voice.” I knew this was God’s Will so I said yes. God more than nudged.
It didn’t take long to write out the story with details only God could have reminded me of. But, in writing it, it was like God drew me back to those moments. He still does. In a matter of just weeks, ‘I Knew His Voice” was nearly complete. Then, the doubts came back, how is this going to go anywhere beyond my Word document? What do this? No one will ever read it. I’d not ever published, I was ok because of the personal revelations I learned while writing.
A week later, new neighbors came over for a marriage enrichment night we had hosted. For some reason (God’s nudging), we stood in the door with bugs flying inside, and told the story of the events to Steve and Debbie. When we finished, they were in awe. Steve replied, “you need to write this story and share it.” I sort of chuckled and said I had it mostly done but didn’t know how to publish it. By God’s wondrous grace, Steve knew of devout Catholic editor. He reached out to her, she agreed to read and assist in finishing ‘I Knew His Voice.” She loved the story and provided some edits. The next day, on a whim (God nudging) I messaged Mike Aquilina to ask assistance. He replied in minutes and we met that night. He got me in touch with his editor to help self-publish ‘I Knew His Voice.” Within a month, editing and building the cover, ‘I Knew His Voice” was on Amazon.
Since ‘I Knew His Voice” was listed on Amazon, many have shared their stories with us of how God has touched their lives. Several people have simply asked “is this true?.” Those who have read and heard the story, walking away simply wondering if maybe, just maybe, God is (seed planted).
I re-wrote ‘I Knew His Voice” a couple years ago, at the suggestion of Father Michael Gaitley’s editor, through God’s nudging, to bring it up to date with our daughter’s condition but mostly it turns out, to close the loop for me. I was able to see through God’s nudging, just how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown since the days in the early story.
So, Who is responsible and Who really wrote ‘I Knew His Voice”? A million times and twice on Sunday as the saying goes, I will tell you this is God’s story. He is the writer, I was just the typist. God wants to share through ‘I Knew His Voice” that He IS present AND active in the world today. No matter how dark things may get, He IS with you, now and always.
When we can come to know this fact, we can rest in trust of Jesus, peaceful trust.
I ask you to go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble website and buy a copy for yourself if you have t read the story. Buy extra copies and share them with anyone you know who needs to know God is real and present in their lives – even if they’ve strayed. Christmas is coming, be like the angels and declare that none should be afraid for with us always is Immanuel. This book is not to make money (self-publishing authors don’t get rich). This book is shared to help one more soul find Jesus and trust His presence. Help me share it.
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Gos will nudge and guide you home to Himself – it is His greatest desire.