Today as I sat in the living room at Hope House I reflected on the last week. God has been working, and blessing me each and every day, but this week was beyond blessed. It started with a trip to Columbus, Ohio for a Thirty- one Gifts VIP retreat. I had been selected to attend a special training for up and coming leaders. It is no surprise that I set my goals high, and then ask God to help me reach them. Getting to attend this conference was because of God’s goodness and His working not just in my life but my ministry. He restored my Hope that day, as I saw God direct my steps and lead me on an incredible journey.
After returning home I was able to welcome my family and friends over for a wonderful night of fellowship and a bonfire. I sat and thanked God for the people that I was surrounded by who have made an impact on my life. It was an incredible experience and one I will forever cherish. To top it all off, last night two of our Hope House residents graduated from the Recovery program or Phase I. They are now in our transitional program, which we pray they will also successfully complete. It was an emotional night as I saw these women surrounded by those who love them so dearly. “God had restored them, and changed them from the inside out. That is what our God can do...when we let Him” One of the family members of one of our ladies came up to me with tears in her eyes. She said how long she had prayed for this, how long she had wanted to see change, and she trusted that God would answer that prayer. God wants to restore their lives, and make them new from the inside out. God is in the business of changing us, but only if we will let Him. God is redeeming these ladies, and every one of them has a prayer warrior fighting on their behalf every single day. While I was in Columbus, I had the opportunity to participate in a give back to the community. We partnered with Girls On the Run and Thirty-one organized the largest session with Girls on the Run. We taught a lesson and allowed the girls to do a short work out that also worked along with the positive and encouraging lesson. We taught them about positive thinking, and the impact of negativity in our lives. We also gifted them with cute little bags, and the joy on their faces really said it all. I am thanking God for continued opportunities for me to follow His calling on my life. Thank you for your faithful prayers, God has been working in so many different ways, and I am eternally grateful.
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