Comments on: Taking Care of “God Appointments” with Lena Nelson Dooley

By: Lisa Jordan

Lisa Jordan — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:48:43 +0000

Excellent advice, Lena. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been blessed by the connections and friendships I’ve made at the conferences.

By: Lisa Buffaloe

Lisa Buffaloe — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:44:22 +0000

Thank you, Lena. I look forward to hearing everyone’s “God appointments.”

By: rose mccauley

rose mccauley — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:30:03 +0000

Great advice, Lena, especially the part about praying for God to reveal these God-incidences to us! See you in MN!

By: Amy Jane (Untangling Tales)

Amy Jane (Untangling Tales) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:56:47 +0000

I’ve not been reading most of this series b/c I don’t like being reminded what I’m missing out on in my isolated corner of the world. But I wanted to chime in here with my favorite Anne Lammott quote:

“It’s not that I believe in miracles, I depend on them.”

In my very ordinary life I have had so many of what you call here “God appointments” that I think I quietly live by them.

I want to second the urging not to just seek out the “big” people. The best parallel I can offer from my small life is the finding of a special (if under-read) blog where you begin to grow a special friendship that never would have have happened one a 1500-hits a day blog.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:25:54 +0000

Thanks!

By: PatriciaW

PatriciaW — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:25:32 +0000

I recently attended an readers retreat. I’d never met my roommate although I “knew” her online. Definitely a God appointment.

I think there’s something to be said for flying solo at conferences where you’ve never gone before. It was scary, granted, but worth it. Had I gone to this retreat with a friend, I’d have catered to that person in terms of my time and attention, missing my God appointments. By going alone, I met a host of new people and made friends with readers and authors alike.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:13:32 +0000

Excellent points, Lena. The first ACFW I ever attended – I was such a greenhorn! I was prepared to knock the socks off editors and agents alike. Ha! God had other plans. He taught me how little I really knew, and then He introduced me to a writer who became my critique partner, prayer partner, dear friend, and mentor – Virginia Smith. I’ve learned more from her than any conference could possibly teach, and have had the privilege of watching HER grow and succeed, too.

God appointments are the VERY best!

Great post!!!