Birthing something new

 

Nurturing new things into birth is never easy, is it. Sometimes it can be quite a difficult process. And we’re rarely in control of the timing. I thought of this on Saturday as I watched the crown being placed on Charles’ head. What a profound personal moment for him. He had always known that this was his destiny but it had taken seventy long years to live into the birth of his reign. Birthing can take time.

A little over two years ago I received one of those big prompts from God that it was impossible to ignore; a ‘call’ to write a book on healing. Those who know the story of this know that it felt very much like a commissioning. We were still slowly emerging from lockdown and I naively though I could probably write this in the few empty months that lay ahead of me.

Fast forward to today, and I am still labouring within that particular birthing process. I do now have an offer of publication though and the recommendations of a professional editor to guide me on the next step. So later this week I am returning to my favourite retreat house to spend eight days in silence, guided by a wise and experienced director, after which I plan to spend some more dedicated writing time in that peaceful and prayerful environment.

Those who support and pray for me are very much part of bringing this book into being. So do please pray for me - I’m hoping I may be nearing the last lap.

Best wishes to you all as we begin this era of King Charles III.

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