My Story God's Glory

By Shaquel Ware

In this book, the author takes readers through the journey of her life. She hopes to inspire
and empower all ages, races, and genders. She exposes her struggles from a child to a
young adult and shares the wisdom that she has gained from her pain. She was born and
raised in one of New Orleans most dangerous projects and neighborhoods. All of her life,
she was surrounded by drugs and violence. Her personal past consist of being impacted by
the murder of her mother and close relatives, generational cycles, becoming a mother at the
age of fourteen, and several life or death relationships. With limited support from others,
the author shares how she managed to come out alive and thrive.

In My Story, Gods Glory, author Shaquel Ware shares a gripping, breathtaking, and
powerful story of how God directed her life. Witness how one woman remained unstoppable.

This true and rare story was inspired by real life experiences. This story models a unique
message of faith, strength, and unexplainable determination. The author chronicles how she
climbed mountains of trials and tribulations to wholeness and unspeakable success. Today,
she remains a living testimony. Who can go through so much hell and come through it smiling
like Shaquel? There is a God!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 12, 2011
• ISBN: 9781456890391

Shaquel Ware

In this book, the author takes readers through the journey of her life. She hopes to inspire all ages and races as she exposes her struggles as a child and a young adult. She is a young woman who was born and raised in New Orleans projects. All of her life, she was surrounded by drugs and violence. Also, her past consists of the losses of close relatives, unhealthy relationships, and becoming a mother at the age of fourteen. With limited help from others, Shaquel managed to survive and conquer. She dried her tears, faced her fears, and pushed pass the obstacles. In spite of the odds that were against her, she never allowed anything to get her down. She carried many burdens and took on many responsibilities as a young lady. She believes that everything she had to endure has prepared her to live a better life. “It was a learning experience,” she says. This is a powerful story of a young woman who refused to give up on life when all the odds were against her. She allowed every situation to make her stronger, wiser, and better than before. Today, Shaquel Ware is walking in victory and living out some of her dreams. She is more than a conqueror. She is a loving and supportive mother, reaches out to young adults, a college student, a homeowner, a motivational speaker, an author, and has a stable career in the social service industry. Who can go through so much hell and through it smiling like Shaquel?

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My Story

GOD’S GLORY

I’m Still Standing

Shaquel Ware

Copyright © 2011 by Shaquel Ware.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2011904595

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4568-9038-4

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Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright

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DEDICATION

First, I dedicate this book to my son, Kenneth J. Ware, the love of my life. I love you son with all of my heart. Thanks for understanding what I do and when I have to do it. Thanks for allowing me to do what I do in peace. Thanks for bearing with me and being there for me when I need you. I can go on and on son, but you know exactly how much we have come through together. You are my motivation and the greatest son in the world. I am blessed to be your mother. Momma loves you.

Also, this book is dedicated to everyone who has been through many storms in their lives and felt like giving up. May God continue to bless, keep, and strengthen you for your journey. May all of your tests be your testimony. Remember, it’s not over. It is never too late to bounce back from a setback. God is able. God is everything you need Him to be. Surrender your life to Christ and in time, He will help you to get your life right. I’m a witness. God loves you, and He’s concerned about you. God not only helps those who have it all together, He also helps those who need to get it together. Try Him for yourself, and you won’t be disappointed. I am definitely a witness.

Next and most important, to my love ones who are gone home to be with the Lord; Sherry Ware (mother), Mary Alice Dordain (grandmother), Orelia and Emmanuel Powell, Derrick Ware,Cheryl Thornton, Joseph Rideau, Karen Rideau, and Corey Harris. I love and miss all of you so much.

Last but certainly not least; this book is dedicated to Reginald Ware (brother), Britney Ware (sister), Byron Ware (brother), and Kia Ware (#1 niece). I love you endlessly. I want you to learn from all of my mistakes. I went through it before you, so that I can tell you all about it. Do as I say and not as I’ve done. No one can ever take your place in my heart.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I am so grateful to have a family that loves and supports me. Thanks to the Ware, Walker, Smith, Ross, Butler, Carter, Parker, Cain, Powell, Hill, Henry, Moody, Wilson, and Bush Families. I love all of you more than you know.

A special thanks to my supporters, in New Orleans and Nationwide. I love all of you! Thanks for believing in me.

To my spiritual family, I super love you guys! Our connection is divine. You bring out the very best in me. You see the things that I cannot see. You encourage me, pray me through, and inspire me too.

To my spiritual mother and intercessor, Mrs. Mary Whitten and the Whitten family, I love you so much! Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Thanks for standing in the gap and being there for me whenever I need you. Mother Mary, you have always called me your Brick Baby and you make me feel that way. You make me feel like I can run through troops and leap over walls. Thanks for loving me like your own.

To Rev. Walter C. Jackson, thanks for your prayers and support. You were there for me when I started this journey with God. I love you and the entire Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

To Pastors Raymond and Leola Stewart, I love you and your family. Pastor Leola I will never forget all that you taught me. Thanks for your love, prayers, impartation, and obedience to answer when God called you. God restored my life through Restoring Hope International Fellowship Church. Restoring Hope is a powerful ministry that’s built on The Solid Rock, Jesus Christ. The gates of hell will never prevail.

To my spiritual and anointed sister, Kayshawn Hamilton, I love you. I see us as the new age Mary and Elizabeth. Every time we talk, we leap with joy. Fire begets fire. Iron sharpens iron. Real recognize real. You are a woman warrior. Thanks for standing in the gap.

Latonda St. Cyre, what can I say? We’ve come a long way together. You have been by my side for many years, and you never changed. You tell me the truth and expose the lies. I love you for being no one else but yourself.

Darnise Bowens, I love you with all of my heart. You have been a blessing to me. The distance between us seems to bring us closer. You were here from the beginning of my journey. You never turned your back on me. Thanks for the prayers, support, and encouragement. Thanks for allowing God to use you in my life in a mighty way.

Mr. James Joseph, thanks for believing in me. You are my inspiration. Your big heart overwhelms me. If you could help every person on the face of this earth, I know you would. Thanks for your prayers and your support. You are my male spiritual twin. Love you much! You are a force to be reckoned with.

To Kevin Peterson, you are a blessing to know and work with. Thanks for your prayers, support, and willingness to help me. Thanks for believing in me and always wanting the best for me. We’ve been through a lot, but you never gave up on me. Instead, you continued to pull greatness out of me. May God continue to do amazing things in and through your life for His Kingdom. Overflow and abundance are yours.

To Annetra Piper, my editor, I could not have done this without you. Thanks for your patience and all of your advice. It was a blessing to work with you. The work that you do is priceless! May God bless you and yours always.

To the Leaders of the following churches; Lakewood (Houston, Texas), Empowerment Temple (Baltimore, Maryland), New Birth (Lathonia Georgia), Pleasant Hill (Laporte, Texas) Beacon Light (New Orleans), and Praise Christian Center (Channelview, Texas). Thanks for the impartation and for being a willing vessel to be used by God. May God continue to bless you and yours.

I saved the best for last. I give thanks to My Heavenly Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Thanks for your unconditional love. Most importantly, thanks for being so faithful to me even when I fall short. Thank you for grace and mercy. Where would I be without you? Only you could answer that. Thanks for life, your word, your people, your blessings, your anointing, and your Precious Holy Spirit that lead and guide me every day. From the moment I surrendered my life to you, I have not been the same. You have crowned me with your glory and surrounded me like a shield. You have been my provider and you never failed me. You are first in my life and no one on this earth can ever take your place. Thanks for all that you have done, are doing, and will do. I will continue to walk with you, talk with you, and live my life totally surrendered to you. I can go on and on but the rest will manifest. Eyes have not seen nor have ears heard of the good things that you have in store for those who love you. You are The Great I Am and My Good Shepherd. Without you, there would be no me.

Contents

Chapter 1   The Chapters Of My Life

From The Beginning

The Life Of My Mother & How It Affected Me

R.I.P Gone But Not Forgotten

Chapter 2    Pain On Top Of Pain

The Mother I Wish I Had

Wounded Again

When Will It End

Chapter 3    Searching For Love

Challenges I Faced

Teenage Mother

My Big Day

Chapter 4    On My Own

Growing Up

Financial Hardships

Tough Times

Get It One Way Or Another

My Motivation

Chapter 5    God Works In Mysterious Ways

An Open Door

It Could Have Been Me

Ride Or Die

The Hands I Fell Into

"My Way