By the world’s standards, the Journey Notes’ Kickstarter project was a complete failure. With only 38 backers and 19% of the budget raised, it easily falls into the category of “not even close”.
Fortunately, I don’t exactly see eye to eye with the world and her views. Or more accurately said, I choose not to.
At the beginning of this project, I prayed that God’s Will be done. So, rather than dwell on the money that wasn’t raised or the people who didn’t answer the call for support, I will celebrate those did. Rather than throw in the towel and resign to the saying of “at least I tried”, I will simply add this loss to the long list of failures that must come before a victory. And rather than blindly plow forward with this project under the guise of “never giving up”, I will gratefully accept that this method wasn’t His will…
Not His Will?!
Which part of this project wasn’t God’s Will? The writing of a book? The telling of stories? The fundraising? The timing? Or all of the above?
Candidly, I’m not yet sure. What I do know is that everything always works out as it should, and this will too. Not in my timing, but in His. And not for my glory, but for His. And not according to my plan, but according to His plan, which is always far better than I ever could have imagined.
So, for now, I will go back to blogging, and podcasting and perhaps one day the book will come together… If it be God’s Will.
As a special thanks to those who supported this effort, I have listed your names below. It is but a small token of an appreciation that I can’t even begin to express. Additionally, if and when (most likely when ;) this book actually does come together, you will all receive free, personalized copies for your gracious support. Lastly, I promise to keep each of you individually and collectively in my prayers. Should any of you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to call on me.
Fail quickly and adapt.
Omar
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