The Beginning

Where to start.  I'm Jessica. I'm writing this blog because the Lord has told me that I have a story to tell. I guess I do. I don't know where this will go. I have no expectations. I just want to be obedient to the Lord (that's hard sometimes).  I want to be a light to hurting women, and maybe some men in this world. I'm not an expert blogger or even all that wonderful at the English language. I'm not a Bible scholar, either. In fact, I don't read my Bible every day.  I know that I should, but I don't. I'm just a woman who has a LONG way to go. I love Jesus, but I sure can screw things up sometimes. Especially when I think I know what's best for me and decide not to listen to the One who actually does.

My story is one with a lot of pain, but also a lot of hope. The Lord's restoring power is AMAZING.  I can't even begin to thank Him for what He has done for me. He is my Savior, my Provider, my Deliverer, my EVERYTHING.

Life isn't easy. In fact, at times it seems almost impossible. It might feel like your problems are so big they are suffocating. You may think there is no way out. I know all of those feelings because I have felt them, too.  I wanted to die. But, I'm here to tell you that God has a plan for you....yes, YOU (Jeremiah 29:11)!!!! It might be be hard to get there. There might be a lot of work involved. It might not happen overnight. Actually, the "might" should probably be replaced with "will". But everything from God is worth it. He will give you beauty instead of ashes, oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3). That is a promise.

I have no idea what God's plan is for this blog. I don't know if I will have a gazillion followers or only a handful. The truth is, I don't care. If one person can come to know Jesus from something I have to offer, then all of my pain has been worth it.

With hope and love,

Jessica