In anticipation of the contract coming this or next week, I went through my writing files to see if I had seven devotions that are at least in rough draft stage.  No.  I do not.  But, it's extremely close.  I found four that are almost polished and ready to go.  One needs a little work, but isn't bad.  I think I can easily pull two or three from samples I wrote when I wanted to get on a Sunday school curriculum team.  I decided to also write a rough draft of a new one. 

I love the creative process.  I sat and looked at a blank screen - no inspiration there!  I thought about school for a moment - it just ended for the year, so I'd rather take a break from it - no inspiration there.  I looked around and almost got distracted by the cleaning projects - that was a close call!  So, I looked at the editor's email and saw the dates for which I'd be writing.  I went to a "This Day In History" site and punched in a date.  First two dates - nothing.  November 17th was a different story.  I came across a birthdate that triggered an idea.  (Sorry, not sharing the idea!)  I googled the man's name, his discovery, found some really interesting trivia about him, and Whammo!  I had an idea.  I wrote a complete first, very rough, draft.  I'll let it sit for a couple of days before I re-read it.  Then, I'll submit it to my online critique group.   Voila!  I feel the wind of creativity and writing success fill my sails. 

I know, my confidence will wane sometime this summer, but I'm enjoying it as long as I can.