My Three Trees: And the Spiritual Journey Within

By Angel C. Knox

Choosing to walk by faith

A Historically Black College and University queen finds her senior year and life suddenly altered at the hands of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Thrown off track and knowing her life will never be the same, Angel relies on family and faith to help pick up the pieces and follows a spiritual path meant just for her. See her past and personal life connect to recognize Gods plan in the midst of tragedy. My Three Trees is a unique perspective of survival, a personal journey of growth and finding the way to the road destined for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jun 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490882338

Angel C. Knox

Angel Knox has spent the past several years on a journey of faith, growth, and finding out what life is truly all about. Although wanting to write this story right after Hurricane Katrina happened, she realized there were more pieces to the puzzle; ten years later, this work is as it should be—complete. She believes that everyone has a special story, and by sharing and connecting with others, we can begin to heal and find peace and joy in our lives. Somewhat of a “spiritual” nomad, Angel hails from Folsom, California, but has spent her adult years in New Orleans, Louisiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and now in Sacramento, California. She is recently married, and she and her husband plan to continue writing and growing their family.

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MY THREE

TREES

And the Spiritual Journey Within

Angel C. Knox

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Copyright © 2015 Angel C. Knox.

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-8234-5 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015908659

WestBow Press rev. date: 5/29/2015

CONTENTS

About the Author

Chapter Twenty Seven: Update—2014

Chapter Twenty Six

Chapter Twenty Five

Chapter Twenty Four

Chapter Twenty Three

Chapter Twenty Two: The Palm—The Cedar—The Oak

Chapter Twenty One: The Oak

Chapter Twenty: The Cedar

Chapter Nineteen: The Palm

Chapter Eighteen: The Oak

Chapter Seventeen: The Cedar

Chapter Sixteen: The Palm

Chapter Fifteen: The Oak

Chapter Fourteen: The Cedar

Chapter Thirteen: The Palm

Chapter Twelve: The Oak

Chapter Eleven: The Palm

Chapter Ten: The Cedar

Chapter Nine: The Palm

Chapter Eight: The Oak

Chapter Seven: The Palm

Chapter Six: The Oak

Chapter Five: The Cedar

Chapter Four: The Palm

Chapter Three: The Oak

Chapter Two: The Cedar

Chapter One: The Palm

The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow

Like a cedar of Lebanon,

Planted in the house of the Lord,

They will flourish in the courts of our God.

—Psalm 92:12–13

For everyone on a spiritual journey

desiring to see God’s face.

Be planted and be blessed.

This book is dedicated to my family, friends, and loved ones who helped shape my journey. There are too many to name, but they all know who they are. Know that you are loved.

Dear Reader,

Since I was young, I have written spiritual journals that contain my thoughts, Scriptures, meditations, and prayers.

For whatever reason, whenever I start a new journal, I begin writing on the last page and finish in the front.

I wanted this book to be no different. To understand my journey, you must start at the last page.

Happy reading!

Angel C. Knox

About the Author

Angel Knox has spent the past several years on a journey of faith, growth, and finding out what life is truly all about. Although wanting to write this story right after Hurricane Katrina happened, she realized there were more pieces to the puzzle; ten years later, this work is as it should be—complete. She believes that everyone has a special story, and by sharing and connecting with others, we can begin to heal and find peace and joy in our lives. Somewhat of a spiritual nomad, Angel hails from Folsom, California, but has spent her adult years in New Orleans, Louisiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and now in Sacramento, California. She is recently married, and she and her husband plan to continue writing and growing their family.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it.

—Isaiah 30:21

He is still leading my path and my husband’s path. I look back at everything—college, Katrina, Seattle, Charlotte, South Carolina, my wedding, Fort Leonard Wood—and I know I am blessed. I have met amazing people and strengthened bonds with old friends.

Life is so fleeting, but it can be purposeful and fun! There is something more than all the worry, stress, fear, doubt, and insecurities that surround us in life. That is God’s love.

I am a living witness of His love, grace, and power. He has ordered my steps, and as crazy as the path was, I chose to say yes and follow Him. My heart rejoices at the blessings that come from His love for me.

My prayer is that something I have written inspires you to follow that tingle in your heart. If you think there is something you should be doing, somewhere you should be going, pray and do it. Your path was written, just like mine was. And it can be just as fulfilling and surprising if you let it.

We are all used to being in control, but this time, just say yes. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what others think; your path is your own, and no one can walk it