Life or Death

You know a year ago i wanted to work on corporate America. My dream was to work in the fashion industry. Success to me meant money and advanced degrees. Then life hit me. And it hit me hard. I advise you to look at my other blog at lifeofacrohnie.blogspot.com. And see the journey i was forced to go through. I was literally staring death in the face. In the last 3 years, i was beaten constantly by my ex, forced to marry a man i despised, was homeless, and fell severely ill and was dying and in need of chemotherapy and new stem cells. All the dreams i had worked so hard to achieve were distant accomplishments. But i wouldn't change one second of it. Not even one. I am now a new and better person for it. The life that was given to me was the life God intended for me. It was as far from the life i planned as possible. But that's just it...WE shouldn't determine our fate. GOD does! Because of my last few years of dreadful experiences, i know have the will, the desire, the fate, and the power to work with sick and abused women to help them regain self confidence. I now want to work with non profit organizations to help these women (and their children) be the best they can be. God spoke to me and i finally feel i have a higher purpose. In fact, i know i do. He kept me alive through all this for one reason: to serve Him though helping others. What some would call the worst years of my life, i call the best. This is true for each and every one of us. When it's raining, when it's pouring, remember those rain drops are there to fill the river in which your life should be guided along. Don't let life get you down. There's a reason, a higher purpose, for all experiences. Both good and bad. For all of lifes events are merely preparations for our true purpose in life. What an amazing concept!! We experience things in order for us to connect with a certain group of people. For example, if i was never beaten, how could i truly and whole heartedly connect and relate to abuse victims. But because of that trauma, i can now support and guide other survivors and hopefully either lead them to Christ or help strengthen their bond with Christ. Then they can in turn do the same for others! Wow! How about that wonderful cycle of God's love!! So please remember your duty to God, your purpose on Earth, every time you are facing troubles and adversity! Prayer starter: Lord, give me the strength and courage to make it through the tough times because i know you have a greater purpose in store for me. Help me to recognize this purpose and help me to know when and how to use it. Be by my side as you always are and speak to me when the time is right for me to use my experiences and trauma and knowledge to assist others and bring them closer to you Lord. AMEM . Prayer list: 1. Elaine: ill and needs healing 2. Elyshia: is only 11 weeks from giving birth to her first child 3. Jasper: his 3rd birthday is coming up and he is in the process of outgrowing brittle bones disea