Sometimes I think God does amazing things just to prove that HE’S doing them.
I’m an approval junkie. I love praise, pats on the back, and little gold stars on my homework. Which I think might be why God’s handling my publishing journey in a way that makes it supremely clear that He’s running the show.
Even as I write this post, my agent is finalizing a contract for the publication of Miracle in a Dry Season–probably in 2014. (I’ll share more details once the contract is signed.) Yes, that would be the agent I signed with in November. She’s teased my about not sharing my story because the road to publication is never this quick. And while it took me quite a while to get to this point, there’s supposed to be a great deal more waiting between steps.
Which lets me know I didn’t do this. God took the reins and did some fancy driving so I’d know for SURE it’s Him. And while I’m thrilled and excited and can’t wait to get to work on edits and see covers and start marketing and everything else that’s part of publishing–I’m mostly just sitting here in awe.
And I wish I could give God some gold stars. But he made the stars–you know, the real ones sparkling in the night sky–and all I have to give him is praise and thanksgiving. Glory be to God.
Meet Sarah
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
But isn’t this a nice little offering shaped like a gold star? Giving Him the glory is as fine a start to your day as anything I can think of. .
And as thrilling as this is, it’s also a wee bit scary. I definitely want HIM to do the driving!
Congratulations, Sarah! Woohoo. Yay, yay, yay!
I have somewhat of a similar story and I like to think God was/is showing me, “See, Melissa, I wasn’t lying about that ‘more than you asked or imagined!’ thing.” 🙂
So many congratulations!
Exactly! And I do have a pretty good imagination! Thank you.
You know I love this story. And what I love more? Your humility! I think you need to put up balloons and fireworks and exclamation points and all-caps in this post, like “I GOT A THREE BOOK DEAL AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED!!!!!!!!!” Ha. But I know you’re not like that, Sarah! And I just cannot wait to read your books!
Oh, I may indulge in some fireworks when I sign the actual contract! Wish you guys could be here to party with me.
Sarah, this is GREAT news! I can hardly wait to hear the whole story! Congratulations.
Thanks! I’m still trying to take it all in . . .
Thanks really exciting! Yeah!
Thanks!
That’s really exciting 🙂 My typos… oh my.
HUGE congrats to you and Wendy – and the Lord – for placing it so quickly!! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story:)
Thank you–isn’t it fun seeing his plans unfold??
yay ! i told you you were on my list of unpublished readers i HAVE TO READ AS SOON AS THEY ARE PUBLISHED! 🙂
If all goes according to plan, put me down for Summer 2014! Can’t wait to hear what you think.
Yay, Sarah!!!! Praising God with you!!!! How exciting. I can’t wait to read your story and watch your publishing journey unfold.
You and me, both!
Congratulations again! Brought a great big smile to my face just reading this post….enjoy the ride!!
P.S. Love the stars graphic!!!
Aren’t the sparkly stars fun? And just perfect for the post.
Yay!! So excited for you. 🙂
Thanks!
That is so wonderful, Sarah! And you are right, it has all the signs of a God-directed process–jumping over barriers, using wait-time to teach us patience, and always coming through when the time is absolutely right! We congratulate you on your part in this, and we praise God for His!
Beautifully said!
This is amazing and wonderful, Sarah! So thrilled for you. I love the way you ignited this news with thanks and praise to God– it’s truly amazing, the way He opens doors in His perfect timing… miraculous. I can’t wait wait to read your book!
Thank you, I can’t wait for you to read it, either!
Oh, Sarah! I am SO thrilled for you! Wow, that did not take long at all. 🙂 I can’t wait to read it!
I know–my head is spinning!
So exciting!!!! Can’t wait to hear more about your journey to publication!!!!
Yup–should be good for a couple of future posts! Thanks for stopping by.
Love this, Sarah!! Congratulations! And here’s a gold star from me too–I’m really proud of you and can’t wait to see what other “gold stars” God has in store!!
You are SO sweet. Gold stars, my favorite.
Congratulations, Sarah! Enjoy the thrill.
It surely is a roller coaster!
Wow Congrats to you! That is wonderful news, I look forward to watching the process unfold. Susie
Thanks–I’m excited to share.
I am just beyond thrilled. 🙂
Thanks for being thrilled for me at each step along the way!
Well, gee willikers, what hasn’t been said that I could add? Proud, excited, eager, glowing… and I knew you would do it it all along! I love you and I love Him for all His blessings to both of us. 🙂
A lovely way to cap the day!
Woo Hoo!!!!! Rejoicing with you!!! Yay God! Yay you, Sarah! (Yay Wendy too!).
Can’t wait to watch it all continue to unfold!
We’ve come a long way from that first She Speaks conference!
Fantastic! Congratulations!
One thing I noticed about God…sometimes he leaves His intervention to the last minute so we’re left in no doubt that it’s Him.
Amen!