Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? – Lamentations 3:38
Recently God has placed on my heart a topic I wasn’t open to sharing. Something He wants me to give to him that I’ve been keeping, and I wasn’t allowing Him to take away. As a child I was abused by a family friend and for years my mind blocked it out. I had bad anxiety and have seen therapists more than once. At some point in my life, every time I was out in public, I was constantly looking over my shoulder. Unless they were blood family, most men made me uncomfortable.
A close friend of mine has reminded me, when we go through things it’s not for us it is for others. Of course, this was a hard time in my life, but I want to reach those who are going through it or have in the past. He wanted me to release this and not be so closed up in this new year. Jesus restores. He sees us and hears every prayer, and when we cry, He is right there with us.
Now in this time of my life I am so thankful for Jesus. He has brought me though a lot and continue to bless me along the way. I am able to go out anywhere with anybody or just alone for a walk and be at peace. I truly understand Psalms 23:4 (Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.)
I am thankful for God blessing me with this platform as well as everyone that reads my posts. Because I am not a writer, but I am a vessel for Jesus to work through me.
Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing us with another day and to see a new year!! Continue to bless us all and cover us with your blood Jesus. I pray that we all continue to grow in your word. Our relationships with you grow stronger. And that you reveal yourself to us in many new ways. I pray that all the prayers on our hearts are answered and that you open the heavens for many more blessings to come down. Thank you, Jesus, for being who you and being by our sides through everything, we love you so much. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
2 responses to “Goodbye 2024”
I love you my beautiful, shanti 🫶🏼
this is such a powerful testimony of God’s grace and restoration. Thank you for your courage in sharing such a vulnerable part of your story. It’s inspiring to see how God has taken what was once a source of pain and is now using it for His glory to encourage others who may be walking through similar trials.
Your reminder that Jesus restores and walks with us, even in the darkest valleys, truly resonates. The peace you’ve found through Him is such a beautiful testimony of His faithfulness. I love how you’ve allowed God to take this part of your life and turn it into a ministry to help others—it’s such a reflection of His power to bring beauty from ashes.
Your prayer is so uplifting, and I join you in praying for continued growth, strength, and deeper relationships with God for everyone reading your words. May He continue to use you as His vessel, touching lives and sharing His love and healing with others.
Thank you for being obedient to His call and for letting His light shine through you. Sending love and prayers your way as you continue to walk in His purpose! Love you, baby 😊
Beautiful post Ashanti! Thank you for your story! God bless you.