Through the Pain

God has always been an important part of my life, even though I had no relationship with Him until my adult years. I always believed in Him even through all the trials He allowed me to experience. I now find my peace and love in Him.

Until my freedom in Christ, a spirit of fear controlled me. It paralyzed me and kept me trapped in a life of bondage, that I had no idea how to get out of. So I hid my pain, ran from it, and stayed in a life of misery. I also thought that by staying high on drugs that someday the fear in my heart and pain in my body would leave forever.

When I look in the mirror today I don't see a woman with a past. God has totally restored me. He has redeemed my life from destruction and I am no longer the person I used to be, not even in a physical sense. I am amazed at His restorative power and I revel in His love and forgiveness. He has given me new life through Jesus Christ our Lord. I have a profound hope for the future. Now I wake up each morning eager to face the say and anxious to work for Him. Only God can do that!