The Seventh Darkest Hour: We All Have a Past

By Zoé D. Kelley

This book tells about the authors troubled life growing up in the South, with a mother who made it clear that she never wanted her to be born in the world and an overly possessive father who financially poured out his heart, but through humiliations and abuse, pushed her to a breaking point and into becoming homeless. Follow her through her darkest hours of pain, suffering, rape, living homeless, supernatural encounters, death, and miracles. Read how God kept his hands on her through every dark moment. Gods love brought her through, and her pain pushed her into her purpose.

Never be ashamed of what youve been through because God will use your story for his glory!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 24, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524641924

Zoé D. Kelley

Zoé D. Kelley is a retired educator, an ordained minister, a mother, and a grandmother who lives daily to encourage others, to show the unsaved the way to eternal life, and to serve the Lord. She resides in Orlando, Florida.

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Published by AuthorHouse 10/03/2016

ISBN: 978-1-5246-4193-1 (sc)

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 A Child Regenerated in Christ

Chapter 2 My Prayer Room

Chapter 3 What Changes and What Abides

Chapter 4 Late in The Midnight Hour

Chapter 5 Brevity of Sorrow

Chapter 6 Compromising Morals

Chapter 7 Trusting God Through the Storms

Chapter 8 Taking the Wrong Path

Chapter 9 Life is Brutal, But Father God is Mighty

Chapter 10 The Smell of Homelessness

Chapter 11 The Light Out of Darkness

I arise out of darkness into the light of God in Jesus name.

This book is

dedicated to my children:

Tony, Thomas, and Davida

In Loving Memory of my late son,

(Marcus)

Praise And Honor To God

Job 34:21-22

For His eyes are upon the ways of a man, And He sees all his steps. There is no darkness or deep shadow Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves

Introduction

At this point in my life, my main concern is making sure God is pleased with me.

Never doubt the plan of God and never doubt the will of God for your life. What God has spoken over your life, is going to come to pass! No matter who gives up on you or feels the need to walk away from you. Make sure that you never give up on yourself because God will never give up on you. You are His Kingdom’s masterpiece!

Earth has no sorrow that God can’t heal. God will bring your sad moments to an end.

The Lord opens doors that no man can shut and closes doors no man can open.

Don’t believe the lies of the enemy! Cast them down now, rebuke them, deny them and let go of them! Your future is settled!

If you believe in Christ, know who you are. Your best days are ahead. Don’t dwell on your past and do not look back at those who tried to block you from having a better future. Learn from your mistakes and use them to make you stronger. Don’t look back! Be strong!

I looked back over my life in order to tell my true life experiences. When I thought my life was over and the enemy influenced me, God never let go of my hand. He pulled me up out of some bad circumstances. He has given me, beauty for ashes.

Amen.

I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bind up the broken and strengthen the sick; Ezekiel 34:16.

If you are saved, God is always watching over you.

You may not see a way, but God is making a way.

God’s favor can suddenly turn any situation around. Keep believing even if it does not look like anything is changing. It is easy to get discouraged, but don’t. God is working behind the scene.

Your life shall speak forth glory and favor shall be with you in all your ways.

Your head shall be called fortunate in Jesus’ name.

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will, - Romans 12:2 (NIV)

It’s all about living for an audience of One… we can’t live to please people…we have to live to please the Almighty God.

Appreciate where you are in your life, right now, even it is not where you want to be. EVERY SEASON SERVES ITS PURPOSE.

When people try to put you down, bring you down, or hurt your feelings, God hears them. Don’t you worry or get upset. They are putting you in a position to be blessed in a greater way.

A day without prayer is like telling God, I don’t need you. I can handle things on my own. Pray without ceasing.

You may be facing pain, disappointment, or setbacks today, or even criticism from those you love, but do not get discouraged. Adversity could be the very thing God uses to take you to new levels. Be encouraged and may God bless you in a mighty way.

PRAYER

Gracious God,

Thank You for another chance to give thanks to You and to praise your name. I know that I am not worthy on my own, but only through the blood of Jesus. I repent of sins and my shortcomings.

Lord, I repent for every time that I have taken things into my own hands and not trusted You. I repent for every way that I have fallen away.

Lord, I pray for each reader of this book and that it helps someone. Oh God, lead those to this book that need to find peace in this troubled world. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

Chapter 1

A CHILD REGENERATED IN CHRIST

The sun rose just like any other day. The birds sang and the bees buzzed around my bedroom window. From a distance, I heard a rooster crow. Mickey, my dog, chased the squirrels until they disappeared high in the trees.

The smell of sage sausage filled my room. Get up and come eat, brother yelled as he threw open my bedroom door. Mom did not permit us to wear pajamas at the breakfast table. I brushed my teeth and quickly put on a dress. Mom and brother sat waiting at the kitchen table. Sausage, eggs, and a waffle were on my plate. A small glass of orange juice and a glass of milk had gotten warm. I noticed a black speck in my milk and asked if I could refresh my glass. Mom stood up in rage. You better not throw that milk out! Drink it! She tried to get the