God helped me through

I was stressed, held onto a lot of resentment and and unforgiving spirit, and anxiety and depression.

I was in a very abusive relationship from the time I was 18 to 27 years old. I was mentally, physically, and financially abused, and I thought this is as good as life gets. I hated my life and tip-toeing through it, but kept it together for my kids.

One day after leaving and finally getting into a healthy relationship, I realized that there is more to life than I could have ever expected or had on my own and I needed to stop running in circles and submit to God.

I am clean of all the nastiness of before, and have been made new in the light God has so graciously given me.

I have had some difficulties at my current job, but despite all the hurt that is coming from this job, I am at peace knowing God is guiding me through this and building my character in this season too.

I know I do not deserve the grace and mercy God has given me, but I can do my best to live a life that honors Him now. I may be dead to my flesh, but I am alive in Christ. Having a heart posture of living in repentance and building the kingdom is my goal now!