Secret to Success

Panoramic scene of our Coosa River Cabin View
(photo by My Ben)

"He (Jesus) said to Simon (Peter), "Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch." 
"Master," Simon replied, "we've worked hard all night long and caught nothing! But at Your word, I'll let down the nets." 
(Luke 5:4-5)


      After working hard for nearly three, long years on two unsuccessful storybooks, I'm inspired by Peter's obedience to try yet again what had not worked before. Therefore, in obedience to what I believe to be my Lord's instructions, I will cast manuscript number three into the deep sea of publishers.

       Have you followed the Lord's instructions to the best of your understanding with little or no success? Don't be discouraged, and don't give up! For the Lord God has said: 

"Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction...do not turn from it to the right of the left so that  you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:7-9) 

Secret to success? Trust and obey Jesus and His word!!!