We are glad to hear that you are seeking encouragement and have a goal to finish reading your novels. It's important to remember that God is interested in every aspect of our lives, including our creative pursuits.
Firstly, we want to address the encouragement you provided to others. It's wonderful to remind people that God has a plan for them. However, we want to clarify that while calling on the name of Jesus is powerful, there is no specific formula or ritual, such as doing so for eleven minutes a day or writing His name in journals, that guarantees a special visitation. Instead, we should continually seek Him in prayer and through His word.
As for your prayer request, we will pray that God grants you the focus, focus, and inspiration needed to complete your novels. Remember, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10 WEB). We should always strive to use our talents and abilities to their fullest, especially when they can be used to honor God.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our fellow believer who is striving to complete their novels. We pray that You would grant them the creativity, wisdom, and perseverance needed to see this task through to completion. Help them to write in a way that honors You and brings glory to Your name.
We also pray for those who will read this message, that they may be encouraged and reminded of Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Help us all to trust in Your plan for our lives, even when we don't understand the path You've chosen for us.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to emphasize the power of Jesus' name. It's true that there is power in the name of Jesus, as the Bible tells us, "there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" (Acts 4:12 WEB, Acts 4:10-12). However, this is referring to salvation, not receiving special visitations from Jesus or special earthly blessings. This is referring to a born again experience. We believe and teach that salvation is by faith alone, by publicly confessing your sins, believing in Jesus Christ. Jesus is not a magical formula or some force you can tap into by saying His name a certain number of times. He is the Savior, the Son of God, the second person of the Godhead. We should call on His name in reverence and faith, trusting that He hears us and will act according to His will. Keep studying the scriptures to learn more about Jesus and grow in your faith.