With a
hundred thoughts flashing around in my brain, I sit at my desk, head in my
hands. What chapter do I focus on
today? What will touch the reader’s heart?
What Bible verses do I use? I
need to dust my bookshelf. LUNCH!
I liken
my thoughts to a squirrel scrambling to collect nuts. There are so many acorns
the critter stops in his tracks. “Which way do I go? Which nut do I focus on first? Which one is the biggest? Hey look, a bird
feeder.”
“Lord,
I need your help!”
I knew
God would not call me to write and then leave me scurrying about gathering up
words that don’t make sense. I continued to pray.
One of
my coaching clients encouraged me to make a schedule. I focused long enough to
create a list of tasks. I blocked time for everything, even rest and food.
I also
keep these Bible verses by my desk to motivate me. I pray they inspire you.
“Now
finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your
completion of it, according to your means.” (2 Corinthians 8:11 NIV)
"Be
confident and determined. Start the work and don't let anything stop you. The
LORD God, whom I serve, will be with you. He will not abandon you, but he will
stay with you until you finish the work” (1 Chronicles 28:20 GNT)
At
times, ADHD allows brain squirrels to invade my day. I don’t mind my scattered
ideas being named after my furry friends. I’ve learned from them as they chase
each other up and down trees, scurry across the yard, hang from the bird
feeder, and gather acorns like it’s a relay race. It seems nuts, but their work
gets accomplished and they have fun while doing it.
No, you
won’t find me hanging from my chandelier anytime soon, although I might climb a
tree or two. However, I’m determined to have fun and accept my ADHD. I’ve shortened
this to ADH because there is no disorder is Gods Kingdom. Our Heavenly Father
will get all the glory for using this squirrel chaser and he will also use you!
How does God use your disability for his glory? Join the conversation.
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Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer coach, editor,
and partner at The Write Coach Team. She works with social media influencer
Keith Keller to help writers learn how to navigate Twitter. As former managing
editor of Almost an Author, she helped the website earn the #6 spot on the Top
100 best writing websites for 2018 by The Write Life and Top 101 Websites for
writers with Writers Digest. Cherrilynn is a speaker with Women Speakers. Her
topics include leadership, book proposals, and the Bible.
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