About This Blog

My blog shares my recovery journey from childhood abuse to living with mental illness. I've been involved in twelve step groups and therapy since 1982. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in 1988. To the best of my ability, I have followed where He wants me to go and what He wants me to do. Maybe you'll find the hope and strength you need through what I write. Maybe you want to stop hurting yourself. Maybe you have a friend who needs help and can benefit from my story. I was newly disabled when I asked God this question: "What do you want me to do with my life?" I closed my eyes and paused for a few moments to still my mind. This is what I sensed from Him: "Amy, I want you to write your story to bring hope and healing to those who are still suffering." And that's exactly what I am doing!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Do Not Quit

Getting up the courage to print out my blogs so that my book can move forward.

You'd think this would would be as easy as snapping my fingers but it's not.

Even though I know God is giving me the thumbs up to get going, I still get nervous that I'm going to do something wrong and disappoint Him.

So....

I keep reminding myself that I'm not living in His automatic grace.

If I do make a mistake, He can fix it.

It's not the end of His will for my life.

If I choose to quit, I give up on Him.

If I choose to quit, I give up on His belief in me.

So....

I do not quit just because I MIGHT make a mistake.

I cannot live life in MIGHT.

I have to live life in MUST.

I must believe God has created the talent I need to accomplish this work.

I must believe God has protected my spirit to share with others this hope.

I must believe God will always heal my hurts no matter the depth of pain.

In the end, God will win.

And in the end, all who have suffered at the hand of abusers, will claim victory.