The Voyage to Her: I’ve launched

I’ve launched.

I’ve communicated with you all about this journey, this voyage to bring my prayer journal and devotional to life. It’s been years in the making, a vision that the Lord placed in my heart long ago, and now, finally, I’m stepping into the position to produce it. It’s not just about saying "yes" to the calling; it’s about producing something of quality. In an age where we are surrounded by top-notch everything, the expectation to create something extraordinary weighs heavy.

That pressure often holds me back, keeps me from stepping out in faith and simply doing it. I’m reminded of something Miley Cyrus said during her Disney Legend speech: “Legend’s get scared too I’m scared right now, but the difference is we do it anyway! The way to win is to try!”

Legends don’t become legends by playing it safe. They take risks, they dive in, not fully knowing the outcome, not fully understanding the mission or its purpose. They do it regardless of the limited resources they have. And that struck a chord with me. I’ve been taught to operate in the spirit of excellence, and while that’s a beautiful thing, it can also be a hindrance. Sometimes, the fear of not meeting that standard, of not being excellent, can paralyze you. But I’ve learned that you have tomove forward even with that fear, even when you feel inadequate. Because if you never step out, if you never try, the fear will never leave.

So here I am, holding a publishing contract in my hands, and it’s all becoming so real. The reality of it all, from the cover design to the idea of writing a fiction novel, it’s overwhelming. (Writing prayers and devotions is one thing, but laying out an entire fiction novel?) That’s a whole different challenge. It feels like writing a film, an immense task that’s hard to wrap my mind around. But I know this is what the Lord has called me to do, to help people expand their language through this book of prayers. There’s a part of me that fears putting this out there and not seeing it catch on, especially when you see others putting out work that feels mediocre and yet it gains attention. But then, when you pour your heart and soul into something of substance, and it doesn’t seem to get the same response, it’s disheartening. But that’s part of the journey.

I’m not giving up. I’m not stopping, no matter the outcome. I’m going to keep going, to keep executing until the fear leaves. I want this work to resonate with people I’ve never met, in different countries and different spaces. I want it to be produced in both English and Spanish, to reach all those it needs to reach. And I hope it becomes a catalyst for something much greater. Even saying that scares me, but here I am, inviting you to join me on this journey. I’ll be documenting every step, and I’m excited. I’ll keep you posted.