Thursday, November 11, 2010

The BINDER That BINDS Me to SUCCESS.

I finally finished writing the first rough draft of my book, "Life in Righteousness". Next, I put the chapters in order. Then, I set my Microsoft Word document to the same trim size that the book will be (6 x 9). By doing this, I can estimate the number of pages. I had it saved on my computer, but I needed something to make it more real to me. I needed a visual aid. I needed an external prop that wouild boost my faith. So here's what I did:

I went to Walmart and purchased a 3 inch Binder. I printed out a mock front and back cover for the Binder. I printed off the pages and punched holes in them with my hole puncher. I inserted the pages and 'whah lah', here's my first book. I walk around with the binder. I take it to the riverfront, the lake, restaurants, or anywhere you would normally read a book at. When I'm at home, the Binder sits on the coffee table. It catches everyone's eye. They pick it up and look inside. They seem impressed. They often say, "Make sure to let me know when you publish this. I want an autographed copy..." So the Binder experience builds my faith. The Binder binds me to possibility. This makes it more real to me. This let's me know, "Yes, I can do this."
“As far as possibilities go, everything is possible for the person who believes.” Mark 9:23 God's Word Translation

Some may say, "Oh, that's silly..." Some may even think that's a bit too much. But I don't do what I do based on what YOU believe. I act on the faith that's in MY heart.
"What if some did not believe and were without faith? Does their lack of faith and their faithlessness nullify and make ineffective and void the faithfulness of God and His fidelity [to His Word]?" Romans 3:3 AMP

What about you? What binds you to your possibility? What external props are you using to build your faith? Get a picture of that house. Test drive that car. See yourself with it. This is important because if you can't see it, then you can't be it. If your eyes can't see that far, your mind sure won't take you there.

Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com