Out of our tests, comes our Testimony...
Today in church, my pastor reminded us of how important it is to share our testimony with others. At first, I was content to keep the Lord's good work to myself...but I couldn't shake the feeling that somebody needed to hear what I had to say. A little more than a month ago, it seemed like my whole world crumbled. My marriage ended and I struggled with thoughts of ending my life. I remember crying with a bottle of pills in my hand..and calling the ambulance after being scared that I had taken too many. Fortunately...and only through the grace of God...I survived and lived to see another day. When I posted my prayer request on this site, I was overwhelmed at the concern and support of my fellow Sisters in Christ, who didn't even know me personally. I cried everytime I read the kind posts of encouragement. Slowly, but surely, I began to see the Lord's plan for me. My heart is healing and my faith is so much stronger. I'm learning to see the "Value in the Valley". For all my sisters who are going through hard times, I am a LIVING TESTIMONY of the work of the Lord. Just when you think all is going wrong and you have no where to turn...Praise God!!!!!! The tears I cry as I write this second post are so far from the tears of sorrow I cried during my first. These are tears of VICTORY! For I know who holds the future. I know how hard it is to be a Strong African American Woman in this day and age. Sometimes it seems as though we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. But the Lord provides ALL that we need. Well, to make a long post short...I just want you all to know that your prayers and thoughts were received. Keep witnessing the good works of the Lord, believe me, somebody is listening!
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