Katherine Robles is here to tell us a bit about her new book, Falling For Forever – which releases today! Welcome, Katherine!

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Years ago, when my kids were little, I went from working part-time at the Y, to part-time at a school cafeteria, to full-time as a school paraprofessional in the span of three years. Each job change added more hours and higher pay. One memory stands out vividly from my first week at the paraprofessional job. I was in the staff lounge with my new co-workers, feeling rich because I was making $8 an hour more than I had been three years before, and listened in shock as they complained that we don’t make enough money! No matter how much we earn, there will always be someone earning more.

Is It Wrong To Want Success?

Is it wrong to want success? A promotion, a raise, accolades for a job well done? Of course not. But that desire needs to be balanced with submission to God’s sovereignty and gratitude for God’s provision.

In Falling For Forever, Hillary aspires to climb the corporate ladder and have an influential life. But her dissatisfaction with her circumstances causes her to judge those around her harshly and almost costs her the love of her life. In Philippians 4:11, Paul says that he had “learned to be content whatever the circumstances”. Did you catch the keyword there? He learned contentment. Which means that we can learn it too. A great way to start practicing contentment is by giving thanks.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Father, thank you for providing for my needs. Help me work heartily to please You and not man. You cherish and value me, and that is enough. Amen.

A Bit About Falling For Forever

Hillary is stifled by an entry level IT job in the Virginia suburbs and longs to move to Washington D.C. where she can make a difference in the world. When Javier comes to her rescue in Great Falls National Park, Hillary likes everything about him except for the gorgeous fiancee hanging on his arm. But things are not as they seem and he enlists her help to renovate a homeless shelter. Romance blossoms over paintbrushes and pipes until a career launching opportunity arises. Hillary can chase her dreams, but they might cost her Javier’s heart.

Learn more about Katherine Robles at KatherineRoblesAuthor.com