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J. L. Gittens's avatar

Thank you!

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Susan Reimer's avatar

Excellent! It is so easy to focus on seeking validation. Seeing our readers not as numbers but as souls- such a powerful reminder.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Amen and Amen! This is such a great article. I have saved it to read again & again. I love this quote:

"Opening our hands and saying, 'Lord, this message is Yours. Its reach is Yours. Its impact is Yours.'"

And I love the practical applications you provide. Thank you.

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Grant Herbel's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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Karen Anderson's avatar

Thank you for this inspirational post. It will remind me to surrender and serve from a place of authenticity. I thought of the acronym for JOY: Jesus first, then others, then you.

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nancyaruegg.com's avatar

"It just so happens" that I gave up frequent stat-checks for Lent. I especially appreciate your wise and practical suggestions for The Way Forward. Prayer is such an important part of the writing process for the Christian.

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kati lynn's avatar

Our focus shifts from "How can I get more subscribers?" to "How can I truly serve the readers God has already brought?"

THIS got me. thank you.

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Joy's avatar

I needed this post. Thank you so much for allowing God to lead you to share this insightful wisdom.

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Serena Bradshaw's avatar

This is so good.

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Michelle Bolanger's avatar

"Writing from rest." So good, and so very necessary to our hearts to ensure we hear from Him more than we hear from our readers/subscribers/etc.

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JoAnn Nyman's avatar

Jesus take the wheel.. thank you for steering me the right direction.

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Drops from Heaven's avatar

Thank you Grant for once again speaking to me and guiding me by the Holy Spirit. I especially liked this, "How can I truly serve the readers God has already brought?".

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Charisse Tyson's avatar

A wonderful post. I'm letting God give me my validation. "In His timing" is what I tell myself daily.

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Wade Pan's avatar

I love this article and your attention gripping and relatable opening blue light scene.

Making more connections:

I have been more and more involved in FaithTech where the founders modelling in labs and projects to always begin with a prayer of surrender. This is very much like the posture you write about.

I am grateful for your real share.

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Kelly S. Phillips's avatar

Thank you, Grant. Agree with Shell...this is one you read over and over.

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Grant Murray's avatar

This has really spoken to me and shifted my perspective. Thank you brother!

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