365 Days of Creative Devotions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781975893156)

The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps (Proverbs 16:9 ESV). The American dream typically follows a specific path: graduate high school, graduate college, start your career, get married, have a family, have grandkids, retire, and then take time for your personal dreams. I admire those whose passions follow this path, but as I near graduation, earning degrees in Christian Educational Leadership and Theology, I'm faced with the question of "what's next?" I could follow the typical American dream by beginning my career, and some days I feel the pressure to, but that is not where my heart is currently at. Rather, I have a passion for writing and for international travel. I believe God has blessed me with these gifts so I want to use them to their full potential. In February of 2017 I published my first book, a fictional Christian story called "Escaping the Rainfield," and it was an amazing experience to share a piece of my heart with others. Since then I have begun a blog where I regularly share travel advice and devotions (www.elizarichbookz.com). My current plans, Lord willing, are to begin to travel the world and connect with different cultures that God has created. I want to be a servant of the Lord, a witness to others, and have the opportunity to remind others of the beauty of His world and His people. Along my way I plan to share these stories on my blog to testify to the fact that God is working in more ways than we can ever fathom. Thus, I would appreciate it if you would keep me in your prayers, encourage others to follow me on social media, share my books with friends, and leave reviews. It's all part of the learning and growing experience for the Lord! God's Blessings, Eliza Rich