Un chèque dans mon esprit

Un chèque dans mon esprit

Un chèque dans mon esprit
par Toni Weisz/Abuse Recovery

Scripture reference: Éphésiens 4:29-32
Ne laissez aucune communication corrompue sortir de votre bouche, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Laisse toute amertume, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tendre, se pardonner les uns les autres, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

I had an opportunity this week to see a leader from my past. She was the aavortement recovery leader at our local pregnancy center at the time I was also volunteering. We did many post-aavortement Bible studies together for several years. I was very surprised to see her because we were at an event that had nothing to do with ministry. We sat next to each other. We shared about our families, and then we also discussed ministry. We both come from totally different approaches to ministry.

Over the years, I have learned a woman doesn’t need to be slammed about her sin of abortion, that it’s something that we talk about, and the Holy Spirit is the one who convicts her of it.

At My Ashes to Beauty, we are very clear that abortion terminates a life. But women come to our ministry broken, and they need someone to lift them up, to love them, to share the truth about abortion, and to share the love of Jesus with them.

As we talked about ministry, I noticed I was raising my voice; we are both very passionate and strong women. I was not feeling good about what was happening. I felt like we were in some kind of strange competition. I felt very uncomfortable. I felt like she was defending herself and also insinuating some things about me that were not true.

At one point, I just folded my hands and stopped engaging with her just to take a break because our conversation was getting kind of bizarre. Dans le passé, sil had hurt me in many ways by her style of leadership, and I suffered not only public humiliation in front of other leaders, but she also told me it was my sin that was causing problems in my marriage.

I have worked very hard over the years to forgive her. Seigneur, I forgive her, and I pray You bless her and her family, in Jesus’ name. God has taught me many things by looking at other leaders and learning from them.

She sent me a text the next day and was wanting to get together possibly. Franchement, there are some people that I have to keep at arm’s length, and she is one of them.

Have you ever felt like you had to keep yourself protected from certain individuals? For some reason, have you felt they are unsafe emotionally? Was there a check in your spirit, like a caution?

When I think about it now, I was a co-dependent people-pleaser. I had a fear of authority figures, et I considered her an authority figure. I gave her too much power over me, and that was my fault. But I was so wounded, and I had just started in the post-abortion ministry, so a lot of things were coming up from my past. I wasn’t equipped yet to handle all of that.

Perhaps she reminds me of other family members. I am very guarded around individuals like this who have hurt me in the past. I am also aware the evil one is prowling because I sent my ministry cards to some family members who are pro-choice. I know I cannot change their hearts; I am praying God does, but I want them to hear the truth from the other side that abortion not only takes a life but also harms women deeply. Please pray for God to open their hearts to hear the truth about abortion.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. Are there certain family members or friends you have to guard yourself from?
  2. How do you navigate those relationships? What do you do to protect yourself?
  3. How can we pray and encourage you?

I pray this topic was helpful for you. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin de parler, toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

 

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Appelle-moi Mara (Partie 1 & 2)

Appelle-moi Mara (Partie 1 & 2)

Appelle-moi Mara (Partie 1)

par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Références bibliques: Ruth 1:1-2,13b,19-20 et les romains 8:28, and Philippians 4:13

Ruth 1:1-2
In the days when the Judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife was Naomi, and their names of their sons were Mahlon and Chilion.

Ruth 1:13b
Non, my daughters; for it grieves me very much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me!

Ruth 1:19-20
Now the two of them (Naomi and Ruth) went until they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said, ‘Is this Naomi?’ But she said to them, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly against me. I went out full and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?

What were Naomi’s thoughts about leaving the land and her home? Did she agree with her husband’s decision? They traveled to a pagan country to live and raise their children. It seemed Naomi’s husband had no plan of returning. She did not experience the blessings of the Lord. Instead, her husband died, and her two sons married women from Moab, which was against God as He had commanded that they were not to intermarry with pagan women. Then her sons also died, leaving her alone with her two Moabite daughters-in-law.

It seems that Elimelech did not trust God to provide for him and his family, and he took matters into his own hands. This probably did not sit well with Naomi.

Did she ever discuss it with her husband? Or did she just sit quietly, but in her heart, she was crying out to God for help and guidance?

When Naomi returns home with Ruth, her daughter-in-law, she tells them to call her Mara because the Almighty has brought great bitterness to her. She was bitter because she had lost everything and felt God had abandoned her. She could have never imagined what the Almighty was going to do next. She would be the grandmother of Obed, who begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David, and so on in the line of Christ.

God chose a Moabite woman—Ruth—to be in the line of Christ. Sometimes we don’t understand why God allows certain things, but we know nothing is a surprise to Him. He knew Naomi and Ruth would return to Bethlehem-Judah and God would fulfill His plan. A Messiah would be born of a virgin named Mary, espoused to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of Ruth and Boaz.

We too have taken matters into our own hands, just like Elimelech did, when we aborted our babies. We didn’t trust that God had a good plan for us. We had to do it all on our own because there was no one else, which was a lie from the enemy. We didn’t seek godly wisdom. We hurried and made our decision without even talking it over with our parents, trusted family and friends. It’s interesting to me that we women who talk to our closest family and friends about important matters would keep this a secret.

For those of you who have suffered abuse by the hand of another, perhaps even a family member, it’s hard to not become bitter and feel like God has abandoned you. I want to encourage you, mon cher, God sees you and it broke His heart every time you were abused. When you cried, He cried. I am so sorry that happened to you.

But GOD also has a beautiful plan for our lives too. He can make all things work together for our good for them that love God and are called according to His purpose (ref. Romains 8:28).

He didn’t leave Naomi broken and feeling abandoned, and He will do the same thing for us. Will you trust Him today to take the ashes from your life, the abortion and the abuse, so He can use it to heal you in all your broken places so you can help other women heal from their trauma too?

Nous pouvons tout faire par le Christ qui nous fortifie (Philippiens 4:13).

Let’s talk about bitterness. Are you bitter because of what happened to you in your past or something you are dealing with right now? Are you struggling with a prolonged illness, your finances, a broken or dysfunctional relationship? Are you struggling with trials that are lasting years with no end in sight? How do we keep trusting God through these situations and not become bitter and despondent?

It’s OK to go there and to feel what you are feeling and share it in a safe environment and then move on. You are safe here to share.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. Are you bitter over the bad things that have happened to you in your past and/or things you are struggling with right now?
  2. Have you felt like God has abandoned you?
  3. What has God done to show His great love for you?
  4. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous?

The first step is recognizing you are bitter and feel alone. Just by being on this call or reading this blog, you are beginning to heal. God wants to redeem your past. He wants to give you beauty for ashes. Will you trust Him to do that?

Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin de parler. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are Loved,
Toni

 

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Appelle-moi Mara (Partie 2): Hardship and Pain

par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

(Cliquez ici pour la partie 1)

Références bibliques
Ruth 1:19-20, John 16:33b, Romains 12:2, et Jean 8:31-32

Ruth 1:19-20
Alors, they both went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them, and the women asked, ‘Is this Naomi?’ But she said to them, ‘Do not call me Naomi. Call me Mara, because the Almighty has brought great bitterness to me. I was full when I left, but the LORD has caused me to return empty. Why should you call me Naomi when the LORD has opposed me? The Almighty has brought misfortune upon me!

We have all felt abandoned by God at some point in our lives because of the trauma we have experienced through abortion and abuse. We were vulnerable to the enemy’s attacks.

When Naomi arrives back to her hometown to her friends and neighbors, she states, “The Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.” Naomi’s husband Elimelech made a series of very bad decisions, and Naomi says, “I left full and came back empty.” She states that God is against her. Have you ever felt that way? Have you also felt God has abandoned you?

Sometimes we suffer the consequences of our decisions, and it has nothing to do with God’s judgment. We make decisions based on our doubt or fear. I know I have, and they have never turned out to be good ones. I rushed to have my abortion, and I rushed into marriage so not to be caught living with my boyfriend. These two things alone are life–altering decisions, and both were made out of fear of man. I wanted to cover up my sin, unfortunately, with more sin. That never turns out well.

I didn’t trust God because I didn’t know Him. My perception of God was distorted due to what I observed as a child. I thought He was an angry God and that He didn’t care much about me. Going to God with my unplanned pregnancy was not even a consideration. I was fearful of His wrath.

Even though Naomi knew God, she doubted Him. She was overcome by her grief and loss, and she lost sight of the goodness of God and His faithfulness over the years. It’s easy to forget those things when life becomes so hard and the trials last for years. It is easy to become despondent, depressed, and bitter.

Instead, God wants us to focus on who we are in Christ.

In this world, you will have tribulation, but take heart; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b).

Second, we must renew our hearts and minds daily with the living powerful Word of God (ref. Romains 12:2).

Third, we must resist isolation and reach out and send a text or call and say, “I need prayer" or "I need to talk.”

Fourth, we must have a safe community to share what we are experiencing so we can slowly unravel the chaos and the pain.

Notre guérison est un processus qui dure toute la vie. It is hard but also very beautiful. You are not alone. We are here to help you.

Never compare your story to someone else’s. The traumatic events that happened to you distorted your view about who you are and who God is from that dirty lens. God wants to remove the dirt and replace it with His truth.

John 8:31-32
Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are my disciples indeed. And you will know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

There is victory in our Savior’s love. He has come to set the captives free (ref. Isaïe 61:1).

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. List some Life–Affirming Statements with the Scriptures you can meditate on?
    Toni (my life-affirming statements):
    I am adopted into the family of God.
    I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
    I am never alone.
    je suis un enfant de Dieu.
    I am forgiven.
    I am redeemed.
    Je suis victorieux en Christ.
    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
    I have an inheritance incorruptible thà can never be taken away.
    I am loved by God.
    He has a good plan for my life.
  2. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous?
    Toni (my prayer request):
    Please pray for continued wisdom and guidance for me in the work of the ministry. I want to be humble and teachable.

I pray this topic has been helpful for you. Please reach out if you need to talk. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

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Son oeil est sur le moineau

Son oeil est sur le moineau

Son oeil est sur le moineau (Partie 1)
par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

 

Références bibliques: Matthieu 10:29-31, Isaïe 61:1-3 et 1 John 4:7-8

 

Matthieu 10:29-31
Ne vendons-nous pas deux moineaux pour une pièce de cuivre? Et aucun d’eux ne tombe à terre sans la volonté de ton Père.. Mais les cheveux de ta tête sont tous numérotés, Ne crains donc pas; tu as plus de valeur que beaucoup de moineaux.

Isaïe 61:1
L'Esprit du Seigneur Dieu est sur moi, parce que le Seigneur m'a oint pour apporter la bonne nouvelle aux pauvres; il m'a envoyé pour panser les cœurs brisés, proclamer la liberté aux captifs, et l'ouverture de la prison à ceux qui sont liés;

1 John 4:7-8
Bien-aimé, aimons-nous les uns les autres, car l'amour vient de Dieu; et celui qui aime est né de Dieu et connaît Dieu. Quiconque n'aime pas ne connaît pas Dieu, parce que Dieu est amour.



Lundi après-midi, Juin 5, 2023, en promenant mon chien, Je suis tombé sur un oisillon. La pauvre petite n'avait même pas encore de plumes, et ses yeux étaient fermés. J'ai immédiatement amené le chien et j'ai appelé ma fille pour savoir ce que je devais faire.. Quand je lui ai envoyé une photo de l'oiseau, elle a dit, "Maman, c'est un corbeau. Elle et moi détestons les corbeaux à cause de la façon dont ils voyagent en groupe appelé « meurtre » pour s'attaquer à tous les oisillons sans défense..

J'ai appelé de nombreuses agences animalières et l'une d'elles m'a suggéré de faire un nid dans l'arbre où se trouvait le nid d'origine et les parents le nourriraient.. Alors, J'ai essayé de trouver mon nid de fortune et je l'ai mis dans l'arbre. Puis à ma grande surprise, un couple d'oiseaux moqueurs est venu plusieurs fois et a nourri l'oisillon. J'ai remercié Dieu de les avoir envoyés.

Je déteste voir les faibles, vulnérable, abandonné exploité et maltraité ou tué. Je déteste la chute lorsque toute la nature et l'humanité sont tombées dans le péché. J'aspire à ce moment où il n'y aura plus de péché, la mort, douleur, chagrin ou larmes. Je me suis dit, "Cette petite chose aura de la chance si elle passe la nuit," mais c'est ce qui s'est produit à mon grand étonnement.

Le mardi matin, J'ai regardé par la fenêtre et j'ai vu un pic à tête rouge près du nid, et je me suis précipité vers la porte pour le chasser. Je me suis dit, "C'est fou, tu ne peux pas faire ça toute la journée; vous vous rendrez fou de panique à chaque fois qu'un autre prédateur arrive. Toni, vous devez donner cela à Dieu et vous abandonner.

Un peu de temps s'est écoulé et j'ai remarqué que le nid était sorti de l'arbre., alors j'ai cherché et trouvé le petit oiseau et je l'ai remis dans l'arbre. Les oiseaux moqueurs volaient au-dessus de moi pour m'éloigner de cet oiseau. J'ai essayé de les assurer, "C'est bon."

J'ai pleuré et je suis entré dans la maison et j'ai écrit ces pensées:
"Seigneur, Je ne peux pas aider tout le monde et tout. Je ne peux sauver personne. Je peux protéger et aider ceux que tu m'apportes, du mieux que je peux, mais finalement, Je dois tout abandonner à Toi, que ce soit un oiseau abandonné, les problèmes de santé de mon fils, une femme que vous amenez au ministère ou au salut d’un membre de la famille. Tout est entre tes mains Seigneur; Je t'abandonne le contrôle.

Regarder les moqueurs s'occuper d'un corbeau, leur ennemi, J'ai entendu les paroles de Jésus, « Aimez vos ennemis, bénis ceux qui te maudissent, fais du bien à ceux qui te haïssent. (Matthieu 5:44)

Ces oiseaux travaillant ensemble pour protéger et nourrir ce petit m'ont rappelé le corps du Christ travaillant ensemble pour aider les plus vulnérables., les faibles, et les blessés de ce monde. Dans ce ministère, nous voulons que les autres voient le cœur du Père envers eux. Nous voulons qu’ils fassent l’expérience de son grand amour et de sa compassion et qu’ils prennent soin d’eux comme il le ferait..

Tout le temps que je tenais ce petit oiseau dans mes mains, Je pensais au vieil hymne, Son œil est sur le moineau. Les passages bibliques dont cet hymne est tiré se trouvent dans Matthieu 10:29-31; "Ne vendons-nous pas deux moineaux pour une pièce de cuivre? Et aucun d’eux ne tombe à terre sans la volonté de ton Père.. Mais les cheveux de ta tête sont tous numérotés, Ne crains donc pas; tu as plus de valeur que beaucoup de moineaux.

Je veux juste que tu saches, mon cher, que Dieu vous voit et qu'il vous connaît si intimement parce qu'il vous a créé. Et il sait combien de cheveux il y a sur ta tête.

Viens à Lui et apporte tes rêves brisés, ton coeur brisé, ta vie brisée, et Il peut en faire quelque chose de beau si vous êtes prêt à lui faire confiance.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. As-tu pu aimer tes ennemis?
  2. Avez-vous vécu une époque où le corps du Christ travaillait ensemble pour servir les autres? Pouvez-vous donner un exemple? Qu'est-ce que ça fait?
  3. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous?

https://youtu.be/ku2RUdcku_w
Son oeil est sur le moineau, Sélah

Je prie pour que vous connaissiez l'amour de Dieu au plus profond de votre être, car lorsque vous le faites, cela changera radicalement votre vie pour toujours. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin de parler. Envoyez-moi un email à: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

Son oeil est sur le moineau (Partie 2)
par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

 

J'ai dû faire des plans pour endormir mon cher et fidèle ami. Nous avions Mozzie pour 12 années. Il était mon compagnon constant et mon protecteur; il a vraiment adoré ce rôle, mdr. Il était presque aveugle et sourd, et il ne pouvait pas très bien marcher. Je savais au fond de mon cœur que le garder en vie serait égoïste de ma part.. Il avait rempli son objectif sur cette terre. Il était temps pour moi de le laisser partir. Je me suis donné quelques semaines pour faire mon deuil et lâcher prise.

En septembre 1, 2023, Je l'ai conduit chez le vétérinaire, et dans la salle d'attente, le Seigneur a apporté la chanson, Son oeil est sur le moineau, à mon avis. Avec les larmes aux yeux et la voix brisée, J'ai chanté la chanson à Mozzie pendant que je le tenais dans mes bras et que je le berçais. C'était un moment doux et je remercie Dieu pour cela. Je n'avais pas prévu d'être avec lui jusqu'à la fin, mais je suppose que Dieu voulait que je sois là avec lui. Je suis resté avec lui jusqu'à ce que ses yeux se ferment et que son petit cœur arrête de battre. Je l'ai remercié d'être un ami si fidèle. J'ai remercié Dieu pour le cadeau de Mozzie.

Le lendemain matin, quand je me suis levé, Je me suis assis devant mon ordinateur pour commencer mes dévotions matinales. Le Seigneur a murmuré à mon cœur, «Je suis fier de toi pour la façon dont tu as fait preuve de gentillesse et pour la façon dont tu as si bien pris soin de lui.. Cela bénit mon cœur lorsque vous aimez mes créatures. J'ai souri et mon cœur était rempli de son amour. Je veux te plaire, Seigneur, dans tous les domaines de ma vie.

Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin de parler. Envoyez-moi un email à: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

 

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Qui sont vos potes de balcon?

Qui sont vos potes de balcon?

Qui sont vos potes de balcon?

By Toni Weisz/Recovery Tools

Références bibliques: Hebrews 10:24 et Matthieu 11:28–30

Balcony peeps (people) are individuals who cheer you on in your life. They are literally hanging over the railing of a balcony, cheering you on in your walk with Jesus and in the hard things you have experienced in your life. They are your cheerleaders.

Who do you see as your balcony peeps? Can you see their faces? Can you hear their words of encouragement?

Too many people, even in ministry, are not kind, gentle, affectueux, or supportive. I have experienced a lot of pride lately in leadership roles, and it makes me very sad because I know that is not pleasing to our God.

In the book, Balcony People, the author talks about the toxic people in our lives and how much importance we put on their words instead of focusing on the positive people God has put in our lives that help stir us up to love and good works. (Ref. Hebrews 10:24)

 

Here is a poem by an anonymous source taken from the book, Balcony People by Joyce Landorf Heatherley:

I was hungry and you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger.
THANK YOU.

I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel to pray for my release.
NICE.

I was naked, and in your mind, you debated the morality of my appearance.
WHAT GOOD DID THAT DO?

I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for your health.
BUT I NEEDED YOU.

I was homeless and you preached to me of the shelter of the love of God.
I WISH YOU’D TAKEN ME HOME.

I was lonely and you left me alone to pray for me.
WHY DIDN’T YOU STAY?

You seem so holy, so close to God; but I’m still very hungry, lonely, cold, and still in pain.
DOES IT MATTER?

 

How do we meet these women’s needs? They need a safe place to come to lay their burdens down. That’s why we do the Sunday Conference calls. We want to be the hands and feet of Jesus to these dear precious women. We provide a community of women who have experienced the same trauma because we have walked the same walk. We know through experience what they are feeling.

They are yearning to feel deeply connected in a safe community. They have been used and abused and feel isolated in their pain, and they are vulnerable to the attacks of the evil one. They desire to be seen by others. They need love, support, and encouragement that one day, if they seek God with their whole heart, they will be healed. But it’s hard work, and that is what we are here for, to cheer them on and to help them heal from their past trauma. It is God that leads them to us, and it’s through the power of Jesus, la Parole de Dieu, and the work of the Holy Spirit that they are healed. We are just vessels God uses to accomplish this miraculous work.

We meet their spiritual needs as well as physical needs. We do not judge them for the things that have happened to them in their past because that does not define them. We love them, and we know they are weary with their pain and trauma from their past.

We are reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, et je te donnerai du repos. Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

I thank God for each of you on this call today. I know most of your stories, and I am in awe of God and the work He has been doing in your lives. I get to watch God miraculously heal your broken hearts, bodies, minds, and spirits. I am truly honored and humbled by the privilege to serve in this ministry and for each and every one of you.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. Who are your balcony peeps, your cheerleaders?
  2. Do you see them hanging over the balcony cheering you on? What are they saying to you?
  3. Who are you encouraging? For those that are just beginning your healing journey, take care of yourself and your family first, then you can reach out to others.
  4. How can we pray for you on your healing journey?

Please reach out if you need to talk this week. Send me a text at: 561-327-7274 ou envoyez-moi un email à: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

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Je fais toutes choses nouvelles

Je fais toutes choses nouvelles

I Make all Things New
By Toni Weisz/Spiritual Disciplines

 

Références bibliques: Révélation 21:1–5, Éphésiens 2:8–9, Éphésiens 3:14–21

Révélation 21:1–5
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; il n'y aura plus de mort, ni chagrin, ni pleurer. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

God has given me, and those who serve with me in this ministry, a special privilege to walk alongside you courageous brave women on your healing journey. We have watched you come broken and scared to share your secrets of trauma from your past abortions and abuse. You are fearful of condemnation and judgement. Letting go of your secrets is not an easy thing, especially for those who have been carrying them for many decades.

But our merciful kind and loving Father doesn’t want you doing this alone anymore. He wants you healed to become the women He created you to be.

I have watched God in my own life take a broken, depressed, suicidal, tormented woman and lift me off the ground, and show me His great love, by opening my spiritual eyes to see that I was a sinner headed for hell.

My life was transformed when I heard the Gospel for the first time that Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, buried and rose again on the third day, to defeat death and Satan. He took my place on the cross, He paid my sin debt. I went running to Jesus to rescue me from the torment of a life I had been living for 34 années. I can never repay Him for the gift of salvation that He gave to me.

Éphésiens 2:8–9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Our healing process is a lifelong journey. I was amazed at how broken and dysfunctional I was when I started my healing back in 2006. All the time the enemy had me deceived that I was fine, no need to look at my past trauma because it was such a long time ago. “I was good.”

That could not be farther from the truth. You see, the evil one wants to keep us isolated sitting in darkness being tormented by him because then he has us exactly where he wants us.

But God does not want His daughters tormented anymore. He wants us to be healed and set free from the enemy and from our own distorted view of the truth. He wants us to have the courage to step out and trust Him to lead us. He wants us to use our voices and our testimonies to help others to step out also. It is a hard process, but it is so beautiful because Jesus gently leads us by His righteous right hand.

Jesus gave me a new life, a new song, and a new purpose. He has made all things new for me, and I know He can do this for you too if you will humble yourself before Him and trust Him. He loves you more than you can comprehend.

My prayer for you:
Éphésiens 3:14–21

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; que tu, être enraciné et ancré dans l'amour, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; afin que tu sois rempli de toute la plénitude de Dieu.

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

If you’re wondering how you too can have this new life in Jesus:

First, we must have a relationship with Jesus our Savior. He is our healer. There is no true life change without Him. (Salut)

Second, we must have courage to step out and trust Him. This is hard to do, but we must trust Him in this process. (Trust)

Third, we must spend time daily reading God’s Word and praying. (Daily Devotions)

Fourth, we must be accountable to others. (Accountability)

Fifth, we must continue to want to be healed in all our broken places. This is a lifelong process. (Perseverance)

Sixth, we then go out and share our testimony so other women will have the courage to step out and be healed. (Sharing Our Testimony)


Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. Where are you in your healing process? Salut, Trust, Daily Devotions, Accountability, Perseverance, or Sharing Your Testimony?
  2. Are you ready to go to the next level in your healing?
  3. How can we encourage you on your healing journey?

I pray this topic has been helpful for you. Please reach out to me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,

Toni

 

“You Make all Things New”
Big Daddy Weave

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