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The Word Before Me's avatar

I’m holding my breath reading this. The reversal with the scrolls was unexpected, and Slink unraveling while Calen stands firm was so satisfying. Even in the chaos and loss, there’s a quiet assurance here that God is still several steps ahead and I love it! ❤️

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JK Stenger's avatar

Ha, I was hoping the reversal with the scrolls would cause surprise. Writing is always such a wonderful journey, as I had no idea where I was going until the thought suddenly hit me at one point that it would be such a good plot twist if the scrolls were not there at all. Yes, God is always ahead of us. So grateful for that.

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The Word Before Me's avatar

Yes, great plot twist. 👏🏽

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Raju sambattula's avatar

Thank you for sharing this chapter.It was thoughtful deeply reflective and it encouraged me to consider how God works patiently in the hidden places of our lives often far from public view.It reminded me that nothing in our journey is wasted when it is surrendered to Him as Scripture says And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good Romans 8:28.Your writing highlights the quiet process of refinement where faith is shaped through endurance and obedience as it is written Suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character and character produces hope Romans 5:3–4.It also points us to the truth that God is always near even when we feel fragmented or unseen for The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18.Reading this stirred a deeper desire in me to trust God’s timing and purpose knowing that He is faithful to complete what He has begun Philippians 1:6.Thank you for sharing with honesty and grace.May the Lord continue to use your words to strengthen weary hearts draw many closer to Christ and remind us all that He is the author and finisher of our faith Hebrews 12:2.

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JK Stenger's avatar

As always, thank you Raju. It's a joy writing for people like you. Blessings

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The Veilborn Saga's avatar

Yay!! Another chapter arrives

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The Veilborn Saga's avatar

beautiful to some and terrifying to others.” Isn’t that the epitome of how sin looks to us sometimes.

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JK Stenger's avatar

Thank you for your comments and so happy you are enjoying the story so far. Its a joy knowing you.

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