Why books?

So, why have I ventured into the arena of writing and self publishing books?  The reality is that deep in my heart I have carried a desire and dream to write. Many times I have imagined my name on a book but never quite new how to get my words inside. Many years ago I wrote a manuscript entitled, "Are You Content to Wear Those Chains?"  I never did anything with that as I didn't know what to do or how to do it. I determined that perhaps writing was not for me.

This past May I told my wife that I felt I needed to begin writing seriously. As always she was very supportive.  Within 2 weeks of that conversation I heard 2 sermons on Josiah and revival, I was challenged by prophetic people and words to write a book, I was given an outline for a book about Josiah and revival, and I spoke at my first conference. What topic was I given? Revival. I thought I had better pay attention.

On May 30, 2012, I began writing "Carrying the Torch for Revival," and the first draft of the book was completed June 30. I can honestly say I never experienced anything more powerfully in my years of church life or ministry. The message of the book was stored in my spirit and exploded out. Revival is my driving passion. I long to see Gods people alive with His truth and Spirit.

In September, I stumbled upon a method of self publication that utilizes Amazon, Kindle and other avenues of distribution. The company is known as Create Space. My first venture into publishing was "31 Keys to Possessing Your Promise," a 31-day devotional that began as a daily email to our church family. The response to that has been humbling and surprising. Seeing my name on a book was unlike anything I could have imagined. I still look awkwardly at it and try to figure out "why me?"

Finally in January, "Carrying the Torch for Revival" became a published reality. I am not entirely sure what God has planned for these and future books, but I am totally convinced I am following His plan in writing. My prayer with the messages I have put in print is that they will be in the right hands at the right time.

Your dream may not be writing, but I want you to know that your dream can be a reality as well. What can you do today to begin making that happen?

So, why books?  Why writing?  Why not????