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My response to trials decides who I am.

February 1, 2018 by Sheri

This was a tough year for my writing schedule. Despite attending two conferences and self publishing a short story collection(my first published book!), I struggled to write. I’d like to blame it all on my pregnancy and the sickness and tiredness that came with it. But when I’m honest, I can see that while those trials weakened me, my own laziness did worse. Yes, it’s hard to build a world while dealing with nausea. Yes, it’s hard to outline a novel for even an hour a day when I’m too tired to empty the dishwasher.

But as I consider the writing opportunities I missed this year, I can’t deny that it was my reaction to the trials that took me down.

I should have—and I did, to some degree—spent more time asking God to help me deal with the lack of energy. I should have remade my schedule to give me time to rest, but also time to work.

Instead, I mostly took breaks because I felt sorry for myself. I stepped back from God’s calling on my life because “that’s what you do when you’re pregnant.”

I’m sad for the times I missed out on God’s extra grace and strength. But I remember days when He inspired my fingers and filled me with wonder at what came out. I want more of those experiences, and I know the only way I can have them is to lean on Him for strength.

You may not be pregnant, but we all experience seasons of weakness. Remember that it isn’t the trials that decide who you will be. Your response will decide. Rejoice that we follow a God who only asks for surrender in exchange for limitless strength and grace.

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Hi, I'm Sheri Yutzy. I love forests under the night sky, trying new foods, and drinking Irish tea.
I'm married to a musician who looks good in black, mama to two toddlers who love to eat, and happy resident of a Cape Cod cottage in Ohio.
I write YA fantasy and am acquisitions editor at sparkflashfiction.com.
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I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy thi I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy this year. This is not true, but they do make such lovely pictures. 🤩 Fantasy, especially YA fantasy, is the genre of my heart, and since my bookshelf space is limited, I tend to buy more of them. Did I mention they’re pretty?😅

⛸️Wishtress, by @nadinebrandes 

🌊A River Enchanted, by @beccajross

🏇The Scorpio Races, by @maggie_stiefvater

🌲The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, by N.K. Jemisin

🐉League of Dragons, by @naominovik

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What is a day for? I found myself pondering this q What is a day for?
I found myself pondering this question as I meditated on Scripture this morning. I love to achieve things, and sometimes I get lost in the maze of caring for little ones while wanting to get something—anything—done. I’m living a dream life, saving money every day (by not using daycare😅). Half the time it feels too good to be true, the other half it is just too real and never seems to end.
But this morning I was seeking silence before God and it occurred to me that what I was doing was the point of my days. I am here to love Him and be loved, and show my children how to love Him and be loved. And I can do that to better effect because of the many tiny tasks they need me to do for them. They’ll see His love in how I prepare their food, teach songs, finally make the Playdough they’ve been begging for.
It’s the task of my life, and when these children are moved away, it will remain my task.
How lovely is that?
What are ways you let God show you He loves you?
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