It was just three simple words on a piece of paper.
Three simple words with a couple of exclamation points and a smiley face added for emphasis. And it changed the course of my entire day.
“You are beautiful.”
My husband knew I was feeling down. Following the previous night’s rejection email, I explained to him that this writing thing was a lot harder than I thought. Doubt and discouragement snuck in at a completely unexpected moment and before I knew it, I was throwing myself a pity party complete with chocolate ice cream and the latest selection on Netflix.
I knew rejection was an inevitable part of this calling. But “thick skin” simply isn’t part of who I am. I am clay, slowly being molded in the hands of my Creator, even though it is often a painful process.
The next morning, I awoke with the words from the…
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Love this. So true and great reminder!
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Yes it really is a great reminder. A post that I will have to read over and over. Thanks Natasha for coming by today!!!! Good to see you here.
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Thanks Lisa! I enjoy reading your blog. I’m about to come back from my blog brake, but my brain is fighting me!
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Hi Natasha thanks for your kind words. I look forward to you coming back from your blog brake. I’ll lift you up in my prayers that God’s word will continue be upon your words as you write His love story. Blessings!!!
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