Trusting God with Our Writing & Blooming When God's Time is Right

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV

It was early February and we should have had freezing temperatures, occasional flurries and dreary days. Instead, that year we’d been covered up with warm spring rains. Because of the unseasonable weather, the snowdrops and early flowers were blooming and they were absolutely gorgeous. 

Flowers, I’ve noticed, don’t let the calendar dictate their actions. Instead they’re in tune with the actual circumstances where they find themselves. When all the factors are right, they bloom. 

I’m a planner and a list maker. I don’t like surprises and I’m not all that fond of drastic change. When I get ready to do something, I have a timetable and I expect to be able to follow it. I want everything in place before I move forward.

This is especially true with my writing and with publishing. I have a schedule and a timeline. I make plans, work hard to prepare, and generally expect life to cooperate. 

But life rarely follows my timetable as closely as I’d like.

Instead, God orders my days—even when I can’t see Him at work. And I have to say while I’ve frequently been disappointed during the process, I’ve never been disappointed in God’s ultimate outcome. He has proved—more times than I can count—how very trustworthy He is. 

So slowly, I’m learning to trust the circumstances where God has me, and the progress He’s allowing. I try to lean into the opportunities to bloom instead of lamenting the fact that life isn’t operating according to my original plan.

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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. No matter whether she’s talking to writers, entrepreneurs, or readers, her first advice is always “Find your voice, live your story.” As an author, blogger, and speaker she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Connect with her on her website, through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.