It is my great pleasure to bring you a thoughtful post from author Lauralee Bliss, and, as the title indicates, the act of waiting. Welcome, Lauralee.
The Timeless Act of Waiting
By Lauralee Bliss
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“Trust in the Lord and do good.Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness.Delight yourself in the Lord,And He will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37: 3,4 NKJV
How important it is to wait on
God for the next dream in life, to be content with where we are, to remember
His faithfulness until it’s time to move on. So it is with the hero and heroine
in my new novella, The Belle of the Congaree,
in the Southern Belle Brides Collection.
Mason and Elisa are at crossroad in their lives during a difficult time in the
post-Civil War era. They wish things were different and desire change yet it requires
selfless action on their part while waiting for God to fulfill their dreams.
Sometimes we desire to move
ahead to get out of the trap of trials. We want circumstances to change as quickly
as possible. But instead of waiting on His perfect timing for the desires of our
hearts, we forge ahead on our own. And oftentimes we end up in a worse
situation because of it. Too often that has happened to me. I am naturally an impatient
person when it comes to waiting on God. Of seeing Him bring to pass the work I feel
called to do, especially when years have passed. I try to jumpstart the idea. Can You speed this process up a little, Lord?
Or try to do something out of His
will. But He is the Creator of all, not only of this world but also of the hopes
and dreams we each have. His desire is to move us from glory to glory, but only
He knows the perfect time. And it is our duty to stay in faith and dwell where
He has placed us for now.
So it is with Mason and Elisa.
Both desire to move past their current situations. They meet and take time to discover
things about each other and themselves. But when secrets are uncovered, it appears
unlikely anything will work out for good. Which can lead to impatience, frustration,
and anger. And we all know where that can end … to nothing good …
I enjoy writing stories that
convey the essence of what I am going through. We do not exchange modern times for
the ninetieth century but instead realize we are all human with weaknesses, but
the God of yesterday still moves and directs us today.
I hope you enjoy Mason and
Elisa’s journey to God’s perfect timing and how we too can wait in faith, even when
it’s difficult. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Southern Belle Brides Collection with seven stories of a time long
past but God’s working hand still active today.
About the Book:
The Southern Belle Brides Collection—where seven sweet and sassy ladies of yesterday
experience romance in the southern states.
In The Belle of the Congaree, Mason Bassinger reluctantly travels to war-torn
South Carolina, seeking lands his carpetbagger brother can buy. Elisa Anderson
barely survives after her family’s plantation is destroyed. She welcomes visits
by the handsome and wealthy Mason, who makes the cottage by the Congaree feel
like a home. But when Mason’s true purpose is revealed, will her heart be
broken by betrayal?
Find The Southern Belle Brides Collection at:
About Lauralee:
Lauralee Bliss is a published
author of over twenty romance novels and novellas in both historical and
contemporary with nearly 600,000 units sold. Lauralee enjoys writing books that
are reminiscent of a roller-coaster ride for the reader. Her desire is that
readers will come away with both an entertaining story and a lesson that speaks
to the heart and soul.
Lauralee enjoys traveling this
great nation, having been to 49 out of 50 states and learning unique historical
lessons to incorporate into her books. She makes her home in the historic state
of Virginia with her husband and dogs Eve, Buddy, and Skye.
To find out more about
Lauralee and her books online, visit:
Website: http://www.lauraleebliss.com
Hiking
Blog: http://www.blissfulhiking.com
Twitter: @LauraleeBliss
Thank you so much for being my guest here, Lauralee. I really enjoyed this article. Blessings...
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