To God be the Glory! many thanks to the Lord and Reach FM! Just when things seem the hardest and you wonder if the Lord is listening to your prayers, something wonderful happens. Many of you know from some of my blogs and posts that times are hard for many in my family. I have a wonderful family with a husband who works hard amidst intense pain, 4 beautiful daughters, 6 grandchildren and an extended family that I love so much! But as I have said before, we are not the Cleavers, Waltons, or Ingalls:) We are a work in progress and our only hope and anchor is the Lord Jesus!
The Lord knew it was the desire of my heart to go again to the Florida Christian Writer's Conference, but with work being slow for Bill, I just wasn't going to put that burden on him. He had said I could go for one day, but I felt there were other needs that were more important. Then lo and behold last week, I saw on the FCWC blog a contest. My Mama always said "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," and so, I decided to enter. It was put on by Reach FM and here is what it said:
SHARE YOUR STORY CONTEST
You've been inspired, challenged or encouraged by the lyrics of a song on Reach FM.
Now it's your chance to share your story.
Click here to submit your story before midnight on Sunday, February 20, 2011.
You could be selected to attend the Florida Writers Conference.
Well, lyrics of songs always stir my heart and I had several that I started thinking about. But “You are More” by Tenth Avenue North came through for me. I will write more about this and when it is allowed I will share the entry with y'all. Anitra Parmele from Reach FM called me yesterday and I am still on Cloud 9 but more than that praising the Lord who once again gave favor to one such as I, a woman who has never really known a father's love until I met Jesus. And I must say He is the best Father and provider around. He sees the hidden desires of the heart. He knows when we need a time of refreshing and study.
I am so grateful to Reach FM and the FCWC blog that posted the contest.
http://www.reachfm.org/
You've gotta listen to this song:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwtcwQwgdsA&feature=fvwrel
Donna Collins Tinsley is a sister among you, a sojourner, who writes a word of hope for mothers who have been affected by the pain of addiction in their loved ones lives. She prays for them also through Somebody's Mother Online Prayer Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/119408188089314/. She lives in Port Orange, FL and has been included in 20 book compilations, several magazines and online. She is a lover of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Congrats on winning the contest. I love that you see this as coming from your Loving Father's hands. I have yet to go to a Writer's Conference. It is on my wish list of things to do. So, I'll look forward to hearing about it when you return.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet words. I pray the Lord will give you the desires of your heart. Many blessings to you!
Donna
Wow! How exciting! Congratulations and I am sure the Writer's Conference will be amazing...sounds like God wants you there! Can't wait to hear about it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment and may you be blessed! I love Homeschool Moms! They are so encouraging and their job is 24/7 for sure! I homeschooled my youngest daughter, Shiloh.
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