If you would … pray for this?

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I’m probably exposing my amateur status right now, but that’s ok because the truth is:

I’m not a professional anything.

I’m an amateur, a newbie, a beginner blogger-writer-author who bleeds ink and plans posts in my sleep and–it’s no secret–dreams of using writing to display His glory and encourage women to live the Sacred Mundane.

I want women to move beyond a defeated daily escapism-existence and move into a glorious fulfilling sacred mundane that drips with the Spirit and displays the daily glory for everyone to see.

So … yesterday I got the (my) book proposal and sample chapters back from the editor. Next step: The literary agency will seek a publisher.

Might I humbly ask you to join with me and pray? 

With all my heart I believe this message comes from the heart of God and is what so many of us need every day.  So it would be extravagant grace if you’d join me in asking Him for just the right publisher at just the right time. And that just the right words would find their way to the page. For His glory.

I would also ask that if this site has blessed you in any way that you share it with your friends? I don’t track numbers or run analytics and I’m not here to be homecoming queen, but the facts are that publishers look at an author’s site to see if she’s worth their time.

Would you, dear readers, be on my team?  Would you pray that I’m not prideful, that I don’t cower in fear, that I rest in who I am in Christ and trust Him at every turn? (And pray that I don’t crumble in tears every single time a rejection letter comes?)

A thousand thanks. And if you’re pursuing a dream you believe is from the heart of God, would you let me know how I can pray for you? It really is a joy to dream together. {Thank you for praying and for reading.}

 

 


35 thoughts on “If you would … pray for this?”

  3. I think it’s a great idea. I think it’s something women really need to hear. I will commit to pray for you and the process of writing what the Lord has to teach us! God bless you!

  5. Praying for you in this! Can I take you to coffee one day? I am looking for an editor right now and have no leads at this time. Let me know. Blessings on you and may God’s arms of strength and guidance wrap all around your heart, mind, soul and writings.

    Have a blessed rest of your week.

  8. Praying Kari! Can’t wait to read your book some day although I think I’ve been reading snippets of it for the last 3 years on the pages of this blog because you live what you believe and you share it. You inspire me to be all for God’s glory right where I am – as a mom, wife, and child of God.
    You go girl!

  9. Oh dear sister! I would love to pray for you! You are humble, gracious, lovely, servant centered, and one rockin wife and mom!

    God will bless you dearest friend!
    I do love you and am so glad you are in my life!

    Kimmee

    1. Thank you, Kimmee. What a gift you are to me. SOMEDAY our coffee date please? My children will be grown before I have time to pick your brain!

  10. Is it too early to ask what your 2nd book is going to be about? Love you & your heart that seeks to honor and please the Lord!

    1. Haha! My 2nd book–trying to decide between these 2: How to Recover After Writing a Book While Raising Small Children OR All The Wonderful Things I Learned From My Friend Janae.

  11. Sometimes prayer requires an action…I’d like to place my pre-order now.

    Maybe each book should be marketed with a seatbelt wrapped around it. It will help keep the readers safe as their worlds are rocked for God’s kingdom by your words. You have certainly had that kind of effect on my life…so thankful!

    1. You, my friend, are always like a voice from God’s heart, encouraging me. Thank you so much. I have learned so much from your life! Thank you for your prayers and love!

  12. Is this going to be a book we can purchase with an autograph from the author? of course I will pray. Your words are good and true and I support your writing style and blog. Press on and in to your calling… and the Lord will place his blessing upon you.

    1. Thank you, Sharon! Instead of autographs, my books will come with little grubby fingerprints all over the cover 🙂 … because that’s what my life is like! Thanks for praying!

  13. Oh sweet saint. Sacred? Yes! Mundane…hardly:) love and prayers have been in place since that crazy day we met. Forever thankful. My prayerful hopes…you know enough! JUMP!

    1. YOU were there that day! Isn’t that crazy? the day God wove our stories together… what a Grace-Gift day for us both. I love you!

  15. I love your blog and read it regularly. You have a gift of seeing all of life through the Father’s eyes, and breathing eternity into the mundane. I am continually encouraged by your heart, wisdom, humility and grace. Keep writing!

    1. Wow … what an honor to see your name pop up here! Bless you! Thank you for reading, for your prayers, and for your son! It has been such a joy to get to know Matthew and Katie. So excited for their wedding day tomorrow! (Praying for you too, mother of the groom!)

  16. I am praying for you right now, and will continue to pray as God leads-please keep me posted! As always, My Love to you, Jeff and the kids.

  18. You encourage me all the way over here in Spain! I will be praying for you throughout this process, that God will provide what you need in His time.

    You asked how you can pray for us? 🙂 Please pray that our ministry continue to be relevant in this post-modern culture. That Christ will be seen in our lives and people will be drawn to Him.

    God bless, Kari!!!

  19. HI fellow writer mom Kari-

    I love your voice and I am excited for your book to come out!!

    So glad for our continued connection since the Faith & Culture Writers Conference!

    Blessings, Cornelia

    1. Thank you, Cornelia. What a GIFT it was to meet you there … so incredibly thankful for you. Praying for both of our voices to be His!
      K

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