Through the Fire But Not Burned

Let me tell you about a fire I went through. I know some can agree with me when I say it sometimes feel like hell on earth in my life. I was once married and madly in love with my husband. We dated about 5 years before we tied the knot. You couldn’t tell me my husband didn’t love me or that he would cheat on me. Well, I learned then never say never. When I found out about the extra relationship he decided to take on, the chick was pregnant. Plus I knew her, I didn’t know of her, no literally I knew her. I thought we were friends but turns out we were not. Anywho, I was devastated without a doubt. It was like my whole world was shattered and no one could understand. I had given my all and felt there must be something wrong with me. I just knew this relationship was the one to last forever.

Did I try to reconcile with my husband? Yes. Did I pray for my marriage? No and yes. I asked God to change my heart but never to heal my marriage. Could I trust my husband again? No, I could not. I tried really hard to trust him again but I simply couldn’t because I had not forgiven him. My life took a turn down a path that left me depressed and lonely. Going through this fire is where I learned to trust God. I sought out the assistance of a therapist; combined with prayer and my new faith in God I made it out. Today, I can confess that I went through the fire but I’m not burned.

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

One Love,

Valerie

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Be Still Before God

There comes a moment in everyday that we should be still before the Lord in order to hear from Him. He wants to instruct our next move. But you nor I can hear from Him with all the hustle and bustle of the day. All the noise and chaos can hindered us from following instructions. So, take a moment and be still before God!


One Love,


Valerie
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Change Your Life

Do something that will forever change your life! Get to know Jesus, the One who loved us enough to die for us. There is no way life can be as joyful as it is without the Lord. You see, Jesus says that He came so we can have life and have it abundantly. B.U.T. (but understand this) the key is getting to know your Savior by developing a relationship. It is remaining in Him and letting His word remain in you. Your abundant life is yours for the asking.

Oh, let me also add that you cannot just ask for something without having to give something back. I know you are asking what do you have to give up? Well, you have to give up your life. It is a life for a life. Jesus died that you may have an eternal life so your life here on earth should be given to Him. Is that too much to ask for?

Start changing your life today by getting to know Jesus.
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But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! - John 15:7 NLT

One Love,


Valerie

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Your Sins are NOT in View

Think about how far the East is from the West. Even in the literal sense, that's pretty far. When Jesus died for our sins, his blood took them out of God's view. Your choice to accept Jesus as Lord of your life gave you a brand new start.

You don't have to continue to worry about what you did last night, last week or last year. If you are a True Believer, then you know there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1)

You are free! You are no longer bound by your past mistakes or sins. Chains have been broken. You are a new creature with authority to walk in the grace that graciously comes from God. Jesus came to carry our burdens. Jesus took your sins upon himself. Your sins are no longer in view.

One Love,


Valerie

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