Divine Strategies for Overcoming Life's Struggles

By Takia Hepburn

It is my belief that many people struggle every day. The economic downfall we are facing has crippled many people in the way they provide for their family and meet their basic needs. This is a challenging time and life is throwing hefty blows at many individuals spiritual and physical lives.

I believe mankind has tried and failed to eliminate our issues and bring relief to our situation. But I know the only resolution to our problem here on earth is knowing the one and true living God and His son Jesus Christ! It is through getting to know the Holy Spirit and developing a relationship with Him that the hurricanes in our lives will begin to die down. We will experience the grace and mercy of God like never before.

This book acts as a practical spiritual guide. It contains simple tips that you can incorporate into your life. I hope these tips will bring reformation to your situation.

It is my sincere prayer that you accept Jesus Christ into your life and meet the Comforter, The Holy Spirit. God bless and enjoy!

Takia Hepburn

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• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 3, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490851242

Takia Hepburn

TAKIA HEPBURN was born last of five girls (Janey, Susan, Lillian and Inderia) to Rosemary Bain and the late Carl Bain. She is presently married to Micah Hepburn and lives on one of the picturesque islands of The Bahamas: Grand Bahama. As a child her passion was to help persons who were less fortunate. Mrs. Hepburn attended Bartlett Hill Primary and Eight Mile Rock High School where she graduated the top of both classes. In 1997 she went on to The College of The Bahamas where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Primary Education. She presently holds the position as Grade Level Coordinator (fifth grade) at Martin Town Primary School and has worked thirteen years as a dedicated educator who loves helping children to achieve academically, as well as encouraging them to be the best person they can be. Moreover, she holds a Bachelors Degree in Christian Counseling obtained from Access Bible College where she was awarded the Academic Dean’s Award (2007). She owes all of her accomplishments to the Lord whom she met at a tender age of fifteen years old. Takia has been saved for over sixteen years and has attended the Church of the Nazarene for this period. She has served in areas in the church such as SDMI Secretary (Sunday School Ministries), Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, Praise and Worship Member, Young Adults Director, One of the Founders and Leaders of R.A.V. (Radical Anointed Vessels) and Church Counselor. She presently serves in her local church (Faith Church of the Nazarene) as Mission’s Secretary and as the District Mission Secretary in The Bahamas District Church of the Nazarene. It is her passion to win souls to Christ and let her life be an example for others to follow.

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Contents

Dedication

Special Thanks

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1 Be Real - Identify The Struggle!

Chapter 2 Face The Problem Head On!

Chapter 3 Solutions To Your Problems!

Chapter 4 Change What You Always Did! Do Things Differently To Get Different Results!

Quick Tips

Chapter 5 Don’t Look Back!

Chapter 6 Divine Encounter

A Final Prayer

Poems About Overcoming

Journal Section

About the Author

Bibliography

Dedication

This book is dedicated to all that have helped me in becoming the person I am today. First and foremost, my mother, Rosemary Bain a strong woman of God, who has instilled Godly values in my life from birth to present day.

To those I hold dear to my heart, my sisters: Janey Missick, Lillian Walker (Johnny Walker), Susan Missick, Inderia Bain, my neice: Lanaya Rolle and my cousins Portia Duncombe (Anthony), Advina Campbell & Jayde, Willie, (RIP) Celestine Sydial and Ricardo Forbes. Thank you all for your love and support.

To ALL my spiritual fathers and mothers, thank you so much for pouring into me so that my life can glorify God: Pastor Stanley and Sis. Kathy Rolle, Rev. John C. Wildgoose III and Family, Susan Wallace and Family, Jermaine and Jonathan Adderley.

Special Thanks

Last but definitely not least, TO MY DEAR HUSBAND, BEST FRIEND, COUNSELOR, KING AND PARTNER, MICAH. Thank you for giving me your heart and helping to develop me into the spiritual person that I have become today. Your words of encouragement, acts of kindness and unselfishness can never be rewarded by words or even tokens. You are a giant of a man who loves God and has a passion for others to succeed in life. Forever you will be in my heart…I love you and appreciate you very much.

Special thanks is extended to all of my friends for their support and last but not least to The Holy Spirit who has given me every Word in this book to give to you. Thank you!

Foreword

In life there are many difficult challenges, social problems and negative situations that people encounter on a daily basis. Some situations could be the death of a loved one, marital problems, sexual molestation, incest, physical abuse and children being neglected and abandoned by their parents.

The most difficult task such persons may have is trying to overcome these adverse situations. However, with the intervention of long term counseling, therapy learning, coping mechanisms and strategies; some persons are capable of leading positive and productive lives. On the other hand, other persons may become trapped and continue to carry the hurt, pain, trauma and guilt experienced throughout their life span.

As a Trained Social Worker practicing in The Bahamas and working with persons that have experienced all forms of abuse; it would be fair to state that when persons are faced with adverse situations and is trying to cope they should consider tapping into the spiritual aspect of their life. The spiritual side of an individual also contributes to the whole person and plays an important role in coping with difficulties faced in everyday life.

In her book, Divine Strategies for Overcoming Life’s Struggles, Mrs. Hepburn encourages persons who are struggling to admit they are in need of help and encourages them to face their problem head on. She also makes a connection between dealing with situations from a spiritual yet intellectual aspect. She examines the situation and implements many practical, proven strategies that anyone can try. This book is an easy read and very enjoyable. I look forward to putting some of these strategies to practice myself. I pray that you will enjoy this book as much as I did. Read and enjoy!

Susan Missick

Trained Social Worker

Freeport, Bahamas

Preface

Paul is holding his head as he gazed down the street filled with cars and people. Life for him was hopeless; he no longer wanted to be a part of this world. Why should he continue living? He had no job, no money, no way to provide for his wife and five (5) children. Paul