Hello, friends! My apologies for getting this out late. Between recent travel and finalizing some details for upcoming fun (more on that below), I finished it later than planned. We’ll count this as the newsletter for both May and June, and come back in early July. Read on for a reflection on faith-filled prayer, the much-anticipated Selah Award results, and an invitation to join a very special book’s upcoming birthday celebration.
A Rewarded Faith
In the wake of my mom’s cancer diagnosis last September, my prayer life entered a rocky place. To put the matter simply, I wasn’t sure how to pray anymore.
Since Mom’s back pain began, I’d prayed for good results—or at least not-too-bad results—on at least two diagnostic tests. In answer, God had delivered what felt like the worst results possible.
I knew better than to assume God would give me anything I asked for if I prayed “just right.” But the Bible clearly teaches we’re to pray with faith. My question became: faith in what?
Through His Word and the counsel of fellow Christians, God reminded me of the answer: faith that He can do anything, and that He will do what’s best. Not necessarily that He’ll give us what we ask for, but that He’ll give us what we’re truly seeking—Himself.
Faith-filled prayer is ultimately an act of approaching God. And He’s pleased to respond by drawing near to us (cf. Jeremiah 29:13; Hebrews 11:6; James 4:8). He comes to us with His love, His faithfulness, His righteousness, His strength, His sovereignty, and all that He is.
So, when you pray, approach God with all that’s on your heart, believing that He will respond. And whatever that response looks like in terms of your circumstances, rest in the confidence that He is near you—and wants to be.
Selah Awards Update
On Thursday, May 28, I attended the long-awaited Selah Awards ceremony at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. There, I had the honor of receiving the second place award in the Memoir category.
I also had the pleasure of meeting Athena and Carol, two members of the Redemption Press publishing team, in person. They (and the rest of the team) have been incredibly supportive of me and my message. From giving Just Megan a chance at publication with excellence, to believing in it enough to put forward to Selah nomination, they’ve affirmed this gift God has entrusted to me and given it the best opportunity to shine. I’m more thankful than I can express—and proud to be among the Selah authors representing RP.
Thank you to everyone who’s cheered me on along the path to the Selah Awards. And a special thank-you to my family for joining me, helping me, and supporting me that special evening. Y’all are the best. ❤️
P.S. Book-lovers, be sure to peruse the full list of Selah winners. Whether you enjoy mystery or romance, devotionals or biblical fiction, you just might find your next favorite read!
Just Megan’s Birthday Bonanza
Wednesday, June 17 marks one year since Just Megan‘s official release! 🎉
I’d love for you to celebrate this milestone with me. Here’s how you can do so:
- Watch for book-themed questions on my BeanSpired Editions Facebook page over the next two weeks—and join the discussion!
- Share your favorite quote(s) from the book on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #JustMegan and/or tag @beanspirededitions.
- Write a review on Amazon (see “Just Megan’s 90 Days to 90 Reviews Challenge” below). Want to take this a step further? Share a screenshot of your review on your social media pages!
- Take advantage of a special birthday-week eBook promotion coming up June 15–19 to grab the Kindle eBook for yourself or a friend.
- Tune into my BeanSpired Editions YouTube channel on Tuesday, June 16 at 6pm for a live video celebration. Reply to this newsletter with any book-related topics or questions you’d like me to cover!
I’ll send out a reminder for the eBook promo and YouTube live (with links) around the 15th.
Come celebrate with me!
Just Megan’s 90 Days to 90 Reviews Challenge
We’re less than two weeks away from wrapping up the “90 Days to 90 Reviews Challenge,” and up to twenty-five Amazon ratings!
Thank you to everyone who’s posted a review! If you haven’t yet, but you’ve read and enjoyed the book, please consider joining the challenge by leaving Just Megan a review on Amazon. You don’t have to have bought your copy from Amazon in order to do this. And don’t worry about coming up with something long or formal—your honest, heartfelt opinion is what counts.
I’d love for Just Megan to have 100 reviews for its first birthday on June 17. But more importantly, I’d love for more readers who need this message to discover it.
Let’s help others find grace and resilience in the face of the unknown.
Jesus loves you. Embrace His love and live it out.
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