Days of Plunder: Finding Light in the Darkness to Overcome and Recover All

By Diana Lynn Rogers

Dedicated to military and those in service.

You see a friend or a stranger, and they are sufferingand perhaps you think, If only I could tell them the secret of what I knowthen they could be healed.

Diana Lynn Rogers wrote this book for that very reason: She wants others to rediscover hope by coming to know the Lord in ways they have never imagined. She shares how shes overcome challenges and tragedies by relying on the Lords strength. God alone was with her during these times, and He never left her side.

The insights she shares from her amazing journey will help you
develop a stronger bond with the Heavenly Father
find strength in the Lord to overcome setbacks and obstacles
keep your focus on God during troubling times
resist temptation from the devil.

Throughout the book, Rogers shares lessons from her journey of self-discoveryone that included finding out that she was a twin torn from her family, suffering a debilitating accident, and losing a marriage. Join the author as she shares hard-won lessons and looks to Scripture and the Lord to find wisdom from her Days of Plunder.

Diana has shared some of her most intimate and painful life experiences as she has come to know God in greater ways and become an overcomer in the midst of crisis. She shares how she has walked through tragedies, turning them into triumph by the strength of God in her midst.

She has experienced personally, and worked directly with those in crisis as both a caregiver and on crisis emergency management teams. She has a keen understanding of pain and losses as she has walked through much of lifes trials personally. Her greatest desire is to give back to those who are hurting and broken to see them overcome as well as experience God, while finding peace and rest in the storms of life. Available to speak.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Apr 5, 2018
• ISBN: 9781489715661

Diana Lynn Rogers

Diana Lynn Rogers has gone through crises and also worked with those in crisis as a caregiver and on crisis emergency management teams. As a result of intimate and painful experiences, she has come to know God in greater ways. She shares how shes turned tragedies into triumphs by relying on Gods strength in Days of Plunder. Diana currently lives in Rochester, Indiana.

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LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 4/2/2018

ENDORSEMENTS

Nancy S. Cunningham

I have known Diana for several years and have seen her go through much of what you will see in this book. I have been impressed that she was able to take the bitter lemons that life has given her and mix it with the sweetness of God’s love, forgiveness, and healing power to make a lemonade that she is willing now to share with others that are facing disappointment, trauma, loss, and pain. This book will also lift you beyond situations to get a glimpse of what God can do above and beyond what we can even imagine. It’s a testimony to faithfulness, perseverance, and hope as it brings the focus back to the only source of these things, Jesus.

Life Choice Ministries-Debbie Phillips

After hearing Diana’s story, I knew this was an important story that needed to be told. The sacrifices that had to be made to follow where the truth led was painful yet exhilarating. Her journey of listening to the voice inside was not the easy path. Diana’s tenacity pushed her through that answered life altering questions. Truth wins!

FOREWARD

Many are the afflictions of the righteous. But the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19

There are many roads that one takes in this journey called life. Each path gives us insight and wisdom accompanied by pain, sorrow, and sometimes confusion. It is the wisdom of God that walks this life with us and gives us ears to hear and eyes to see. Thank God for His mercy!

In my life I have realized there are two major ways that one gains wisdom and understanding.

The first is education; lessons learned by studying and gathering information brings the student a working knowledge of life, most often without the experience that may accompany this factual information. As we garner more details we know more about the subject, person, area etc.

The second is experience; the things that happen to us and around us that can change the course of our lives because of the face to face encounter with people and circumstances. When I first met Diana Rogers I learned she had both working in her life. The education was evident, and one knew that she was learned and knowledgeable. But there was also a depth of wisdom she possessed through the many things she experienced. The loss of a marriage and tremendous trials through a debilitating accident could have taken her in many directions. Because of the Grace and Mercy of Almighty God she has found comfort, healing and a hands-on knowing in the Lord Jesus. To be around her is to know that she is always encouraging and supportive of others, wanting them to succeed in life.

You will find that as you read Days of Plunder that out of some heart-wrenching pain and disappointment there come lessons shared that are both piercing and quite thorough in experiencing the Grace of God.

But I urge you; walk slowly through these pages so as to receive all the Lord might have for you. There is a reason why you are reading this, and God will use this as a tool in the shaping of your heart and life. What Diana has shared will cause freedom and strength that is borne from having lived through the experience and freely sharing it with all.

Your heart and head will be challenged, and your life changed as you allow the words to speak to your heart. The Lord will use that to adjust, heal, and focus you on the life He has given you.

My dear friend has found some golden nuggets of wisdom that she has felt compelled to share for the purpose of freeing others. I believe she has succeeded!

Rick Smail

Pastor of New Life Church

Rochester, IN

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

PART I: CORRIDOR OF TIMES

1.     GOODBYE…

2.     SO BEGAN THE JOURNEY

3.     WHO AM I?

4.     OVERCOMER

5.     LETTING GO

6.     SWITCHED

7.     FIXED FOCUS

8.     AVOIDING CONFRONTATION

9.     ANXIETY

10.   COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM

11.   HIS MIGHT AND POWER

12.   YIELDING AND SURRENDERING

13.   BECAUSE

14.   THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

15.   THE SHEPHERD

16.   ALL THINGS WORK TO THE GOOD

17.   MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU

18.   DIGGING FOR GOLD

19.   JACOB’S TEST

20.   PATHWAYS OF BROKENNESS

21.   HOPE

22.   HEALING

23.   REACHING YOUR DESTINY

24.   IDENTITY

PART II: BUILDING YOUR VISION

25.   THE UNIVERSAL LAWS OF ATTRACTION

26.   PRACTICE

27.   LAW OF THINKING

28.   THE LAW OF SUPPLY

29.   THE LAW OF RHYTHM

30.   LAW OF RECEIVING

31.   LAW OF THE SEED

32.   LAW OF GENDER

33.   LAW OF INCREASE

34.   LAW OF COMPENSATION

35.   LAW OF NON-RESISTANCE

36.   LAW OF FORGIVENESS

37.   LAW OF SACRIFICE

38.   LAW OF OBEDIENCE

39.   THE LAW OF SUCCESS

40.   UNLOCKING THE DOOR OF THE VISION

41.   STEPPING STONES AND GAPS ALONG THE WAY

42.   BLOCKS

43.   INABILITY TO RECEIVE

44.   SELF EXAMINATION

45.   SETTING CORE VALUES

46.   INVENTORY

47.   GETTING TO KNOW YOU

48.   WHEN THINGS SEEM IMPOSSIBLE

49.   REPROGRAMMING YOUR MINDS

PART III: PATHWAYS TO HEALING

50.   THE WHITE ALABASTER BOX

51.   POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

52.   ANXIETY

53.   How to Overcome Anxiety

54.   MARY DID YOU KNOW?

55.   DIVINE ENCOUNTER

56.   PARADIGM SHIFT

57.   LETTING GO OF THE FORMER

58.   GOLDEN KEY

59.   LOVE NEVER FAILS

60.   ETERNITY

61.   VALIDATION AND CONFIRMATION

PART IV: POETRY

62.   WOULD YOU LOVE ME?

63.   IF I COULD

64.   AFTER THE RAIN, LORD

65.   SANDS OF TIME

66.   MEMORIES

67.   THE ANCIENT OF DAYS

68.   SHALL I NOT?

EPILOGUE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In appreciation of so many who have helped me along my journey. You have probably met and known many different people in your life. Most simply by acquaintances, while others you might consider friends. Then there is one, as Proverbs 18:24 says, that sticks with you closer than a brother. This is one who has listened to you, opened their heart and hand to help you. They stood relentless, and painstakingly gave hours of time and efforts to see you accomplish the vision and calling of the dreams God has set before you. It is with the greatest and deepest of heartfelt gratitude, I wish to give thanks and appreciation to my Jonathan, that God has given me in my friend, Nancy Cunningham. Where would I be Nancy, if it weren’t for all the loving prayers, support, and assistance in all I have come through for so many years?

Nancy, I am so grateful for the many hours you have spent working alongside me editing, critiquing, being supportive of me, and most all for being my trusted friend. Words cannot begin to express my appreciation for and to you. Above all things for being a godly woman and precious friend in my life.

Pastor Rick Smail, and his wife Terrie, who has reviewed this manuscript (several times). He has offered editorial comments, and honest critiques. He has been so supportive of me during the trials and challenges I have faced. You both are so appreciated in being not only supportive and friends, but for being true representatives of God.

Much love and thank you to my daughter, Michelle, who has helped me through so much, always standing by me through the many crisis times and trouble. So faithful to help me when all was so desperately difficult to come through. A heartfelt thank you to Bec Hunter, who has been there so many times for me as a true friend. She has always been supportive, loving, and caring. Penny Willing, what would I do without your friendship, encouragement and moral support. Thank you for standing by me in so many ways. Countless times you have watched God work all things to the good in the craziness of my life. I am so blessed with many friends thank you all for praying, caring, and being a part of my life.

And thanks to the many medical teams, surgeons, nurses, caregivers and various staff who all have lovingly given to assist me. To my attorney, and his staff, who spent endless hours of support and efforts to make certain my needs were being met, thank you.

Thank you to those who have prayed for my recovery and been supportive in their love and remembrances of me in prayer. The Intercessor teams of so many different churches during this prolonged recovery; thank you for your continued faithfulness to pray for me as I am writing this book. Words cannot begin to express to all the depth of gratitude felt toward each of you for taking the time in remembrance of my many needs.

Last but not least, with heartfelt appreciation for their time and efforts I want to acknowledge my entire team at Life Rich Publishing. A special thank