Your Prayers as We Write
After completing the rough draft of Do Hard Things at the beginning of the month, Brett and I are now in the rewriting phase of the book process — taking all the ingredients (i.e. the now-written ideas) and organizing, mixing, and baking them.
This morning we embark on a three-day writing retreat to jump-start the process. We’ll be finishing the Introduction, adding many of the examples you all have submitted, and working to polish and revamp the structure of the book.
One of the most exciting things about this book for us is all of the stories. Young people in our generation just need to see a different way and it will resonate in their hearts — and this book is full of examples of what God is doing in the lives of young people who are willing to do hard things for Him.
Please keep us in your prayers over the next few days and through October, the end of which is our final deadline. Thank you all so much. God bless!
September 24th, 2007 at 8:14 am
I am really looking forward to reading this book! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. Being an (amature!) writer myself, I know how stressful re-writing and editing can be…not always, of course, but sometimes. May God bless you and encourage you as you continue to be a blessing and an encouragement to others. DO HARD THINGS!!
September 24th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Hey, I will certainly be praying for you guys.
I sent you my story, and I just wanted to make sure that you got it. God Bless!
~Ruth
September 24th, 2007 at 8:39 am
This may well be the most difficult and emotional part of writing. I will continue praying. May God use this book to bless many.
-Wenslyn
September 24th, 2007 at 9:17 am
I will be praying for you guys! can’t wait to read your book!!! God Bless you!
September 24th, 2007 at 9:41 am
Ya’ll will be in my prayers!
September 24th, 2007 at 9:47 am
I really look forward to reading the book when all is said in done. You both will continue to be in my prayers as you seek to write a book…and bring God glory.
September 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am
I’ll be praying for you guys!
September 24th, 2007 at 10:12 am
For many years I have been encouraged by Josh’s books as he brought a much needed message to the forefront of cultural thought. I pray y’all’s current book (and any more that you write) would also be used by God to challenge this generation, and cause our faces to turn to and seek Him once more. Thank you for unashamedly standing against the cultural norm. You have already been a blessing to so many people across this nation, and probably even across the world.
I was encouraged to see you, Alex, on the Values Voter Debate. I seriously started cheering at home when I saw you and heard your question. Taking active political stances is so vitally important; it always has been. I believe that it is particularly more important now than it has been in the past, as the line between the right and wrong path is more defined than it ever has been in our nation.
May God continue to bless both of you as you endeavor to serve Him. Know that you are in my prayers. Soli Deo Gloria!
September 24th, 2007 at 11:06 am
You’ve got my prayers…especially over these next three days, but also for the whole month ahead. I know it’ll be hard.
Remember - inhale, exhale…breath.
September 24th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
I’ll certainly pray!
September 24th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
wow…you guys are disciplined. how long is the book?
–propjets
September 24th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Hey Alex and Brett,
Hope all goes well in the up and coming weeks ahead. Keep us posted when you can.
Glad to hear the last conference went well. Wished we all could of made it … looking foward to maybe 2008?!
Our prayers are with you too. May God bless you both as you serve Him!
Katherine ~ for the Hubers
September 24th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
What an adventure! This is an awesome “hard thing” to tackle. I am really looking forward to the finished product! Will be praying!
September 24th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Our family will be praying for you both for this amazing endeavor!
September 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
You both are in my thoughts and prayers!
September 24th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
I’m praying for you, too. I know how hard a job rewriting and organizing can be, but I know you can do it!
Can’t wait to read the book.
September 24th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Praying for you both! Keep up the good work and keep doing hard things!
September 24th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
I will really pray for you guyz! I am currently writing a story of mine too. I just wanted to share how God really changed my life from an activist into a child rights advocate. I desire to introduce my fellow young people to Christ.
I’ll be praying. God bless you!
September 24th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
I’m praying for you two!!! God bless you as you write! May He give you the words.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:38 am
Thanks very much for this effort you’re putting into writing this book and all the time you spend on the rebelution (writing articles, researching things, being a blessing to heaps of teens [including me
] etc ). God bless you guys and keep up the good work. Will be praying for you.
Looking forward to the book.
Your bro in Christ,
Paul
P.S.: It would be great if you would consider coming to Australia for a conference.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:40 am
Praying for you!! I’m looking forward to reading the book
September 25th, 2007 at 5:57 am
God bless! You’re in my prayers.
September 25th, 2007 at 6:32 am
We will be praying for you and we anticipate this upcoming book!!!
September 25th, 2007 at 7:23 am
I know this is sort of beside the point here, but I’ve been wondering, what church do you guys go to? Are you a part of Sovereign Grace Ministeries?
September 25th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Ruth: Yes, we did receive. Thank you!
Propjets: It will be roughly 50,000 words, which is 252 typeset pages.
Jazzy: We are really looking forward to getting your story, sister. Thank you for your prayers!
Elisabeth: We’re part of Household of Faith Community Church. It’s very similar doctrinally to to SGM.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
I have been and will be praying for you. I can’t wait to read it!
September 25th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
hi! I love to read, and I’m sure this book will be very inspiring with all the stories, etc. I’ll pray for the project and try to get a copy when it’s finished.
September 25th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
I will be praying for you! I can’t wait for the book to come out!
September 26th, 2007 at 9:50 am
Hi! I have been and will be continuing to pray for you two. Thank you so much for all you do with the rebelution, you guys are so encouraging. Your conference was amazing! Can’t wait till next year! Looking forward to reading your book! Thanks!
Your sister in Christ,
Cassie
October 12th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Glad to hear things are going well with the book.
~Kelsey
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