Well – I certainly have failed to keep up with this “weekly devotional,” haven’t I? But there’s reasons for this, and I think it’s time I explain.
This year pretty much destroyed me. It was a rough year in many ways that culminated in me losing my brother to cancer while in the middle of writing Abram.
At this point, now that I’ve gotten the book out, I just don’t have the emotional, physical, or creative capacity to continue as I have these past few years. I need a break. A long break.
I do plan on finishing the Fall of Man series, which will cover the entire book of Genesis.
But when? I don’t know.
At the moment, not writing feels healthy. Whenever I try to write, I feel like a runner with a broken leg trying to hike a mountain.
It would be different if I wrote full-time. But at the moment, my day job takes all my creative capacity and energy. And, since I work at a ministry, I have no desire to quit, or to switch to writing novels full-time.
Rest assured that even if I don’t write a novel for a while, I’m still working on a lot of creative projects in other mediums.
For example, I finished this project this year at my day-job: https://newbelievercourse.com/
I have to admit, I’m more excited about the ministry projects I’m currently working on than my novels. So, as those projects come along, and as I get back into the swing of writing (after recovering), I’ll give updates here.
Just know it will probably be a while.
I’m sorry for not keeping up the weekly devotional. I’m sorry for failing to even make any progress on the audiobook for Abram, let alone the next book in the series.
I am very thankful for the support you all have shown me. You have made it possible for me to continue writing, and encouraged me in my growth. I’m praying for blessings on you, and hoping that I can get back to writing again soon.
Blessings in Christ,
-Brennan McP
Thanks for the update. I’m glad you’re giving yourself grace and stepping back from novels for now. The following Jesus video series looks awesome. And what a great follow up to the salvation prayer. Love it! Continuing to pray for you and your family as you wrestle through the grief process. 💕
Never be sorry for how you feel. Those are your emotions and no one feels them like you do. Good may have you on a different path and you need to rest your mind to be able to hear Him speak. Never fear Brennan…. You are a very talented person and God has given you a great gift. Praying for you and for your family.
So good to hear from you, Brennan. Everyone who follows you knows you’ve hit a very rough patch. Sounds like you’re in a “Mount Horeb” place–that place of barrenness that both Moses and Elijah hit 500 years apart. Ultimately it was a place of rest and renewal, but oy, the exhaustion that preceded it! (I’m been going through something similar for the past 3 months with seemingly never-ending, crushing day-job work. I feel terrible that creative writing is languishing.) Praying God will bring you through this season with unexpected blessings, refreshment, and renewal for all His purposes (Isaiah 64:3-4).
No apologies at all needed…you have a full plate and what a feast it is….death takes a huge toll on us when we lose our loved ones as the loss IS huge… but thank God He fills our deepest voids even when we don’t feel it ,when we surrender. I/we love you and appreciate your diligence and faithfulness.
First, my sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your brother. I am praying that God will heal and meet your needs during this time. I love your video. It is good to know you are doing many creative things to carry the message of Christ Jesus to many people. Take care. When you are able and moved to continue writing, I will be there. In the mean time God bless you in all that you do.
May the peace that only our Christ can give cover you and your family. 🙏
No need to apologize. This past year has been a very challenging one. Take all the time you need to take care of you and your family. You are in my prayers and I look forward to what wonderful things that God will do in your life. May God bless you and keep you till the day of His coming. 🙏♥️
Brennan:
Know you’re not alone in this world. The loss of my wife last year was blessed, hover, since that period it has been like Job from the bible. Many times I turn to the word for comfort and strength. Knowing God has not abandoned us is truly my biggest reward. My prayers for you and those like you in this season of sorrow and suffering.
Just last month I discovered your books. My oh my, they have been such a blessing to me. And such a cause to do a lot of thinking. I mean a lot! Thank you for your work of love.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind encouragement and comments and prayers! It means a lot. Especially the prayers.
We don’t know where our path leads us, or what troubles we will encounter but we do know who walks beside us, often carrying us over those rough spots, He knows the way. Go where He leads you. I believe His way calls for us to often give up our way. I hope your trip is enjoyable and I look forward to hearing from you as you and your companion (God) travel your pathway.
Oh, precious brother, I’m so proud of you. It takes courage to step away from something you love to do something else you love more. Sometimes God’s breath shifts from one part of our lives to another, and it takes real wisdom and discernment to notice that shift and follow the life-giving breath of His Spirit. You, Sir, have always been so good at sensing that shift, and now I’m so proud of you for also making the SUPER difficult decision to go where His fresh Wind takes you. Blessings on https://newbelievercourse.com/. I’m so excited to see what the Lord does with your labor of love!
Reality is, there is soooo much we want to do, but we all have limited time and none of us have enough time to do everything we want to do. We must prioritize. I wish you the best, you can’t do everything, but you can do what you do to the best of your abilities.