I was watching this youtube video called "73 Question Interview from Vogue with Taylor Swift"



And the question was: What is one thing you still have from your childhood?

And Taylor answered: My insecurities.



I want to talk about this today.



You may not know this from talking to me, but I am incredibly insecure about my work and my books. I go through an emotional roller coaster every week from getting good news from author events that went terrific from weekly sales reports that look low. And I wonder if what I'm doing is stupid and worthless and…the lines "pretend writer" sink into my brain. (BTW any love you bring my way ALWAYS helps BIG TIME!)



But I was talking to a friend this week and was sharing some of this with her, and she said…"Look at your accomplishments! Look how far you've come. Just write it down and remember!"



We forget, don't we? I know I do!



I forget what God has brought me from. How long its taken to get here. What sacrifices I've made. I am completely guilty of looking too often at the next step that I forget that the step I'm on now is pretty darn important!



I would encourage you (and me!) to stop and REST and put that mind at ease! Take a moment to pat YOURSELF on the back!! You've come a long way, friend! You didn't give up even when you wanted to! You survived!! and YOU deserve a moment where you can be PROUD OF YOU!! I know I am!!!



Stop being in your head! You are doing great!! And I cannot WAIT to see what God does in and through your life!



"as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” - 2 Chronicles 15:7



If you need prayer for anything, let me know. I would love to pray for you!

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