Soar on Purpose

By Ann Marie Bolton

This book is geared towards enhancing our lives daily. It's about forgiveness. Perfect examples to show us that setbacks and challenges are only building blocks to a great future. This book will empower and inspire you to greatness. Failure doesn't have to stop anyone because it is through these failures, we learn and build our mental muscles. This book also shows us that employing the right mental positive attitude will carry us victoriously through all of life's storms and tsumani's. Enjoy the JOURNEY and SOAR ON PURPOSE!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781984583710

Ann Marie Bolton

Ann Marie Bolton’s ministry has transformed and empowered lives around the world. She seeks to encourage her readers to praise and worship the Lord, in spite of life’s challenges. God inhabits our sacrifice of praise. This material, is a lifelong resource, for the worshiper. She strives for excellence and believes, mediocrity has no place in our lives. Circumstances and difficult seasons, don’t have to stop us. This book is a tremendous resource, as we live victoriously. A Philanthropist, who takes care of the marginalized and believes caring is sharing. We are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. Worship transforms lives. All we need to do is, always keep our hearts in the posture of worship. Intimacy with God is her goal and pursuing God is the best choice. Aligning ourselves with like-minded and vision-minded individuals, is integral to our spiritual growth, is her belief. She has authored, Soar on Purpose, which has positively transformed lives around the world. She not only writes but she ministers, powerfully in song. Sharing her personal life experiences, how God, miraculously saved her from a devastating, life trauma. Now she is sharing the goodness of God with her readers. Believe always, the best is yet to come. Enjoy the journey.

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Rev. date: 07/28/2020

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Acknowledgement

Chapter 1     Be Prepared for Speed Humps

Chapter 2     The Key to Happiness

Chapter 3     Visible Scars vs Invisible Scars

Chapter 4     Turning Your Worry In to Worship

Chapter 5     Endure Your Season

Chapter 6     It Is Not Over

Chapter 7     Building Bridges and not Barriers

Chapter 8     Don’t Let Your Dream Die

Chapter 9     God Is In Control

Chapter 10   Encounter to Empower

Chapter 11   Under Spiritual Construction

Chapter 12   Your past is your stepping stone

Conclusion

Please use this book as a success manual. Share it with friends, let’s all succeed together.

INTRODUCTION

A nn Marie Smith-Bolton born and grew up in Cameron, nestled in Westmoreland, Jamaica West Indies. Traumatized by happenings in the earlier years of her life has led her to share with everyone who need a boost of energy to let them realize that setbacks are a sure sign of a positive victorious comebacks but you must be persistent and persevere, with the right mental attitude. I have an innate ability to charm. Expecting the best for my life and others. I am an encourager. I look to God only for validation. I am a child of God and I am approved by God. As a kingdom citizen, I am handpicked by God and He has placed seeds of greatness in my life. I am a masterpiece of the Creator. Thank God I am living under an open heaven only because of the supernatural favour of God on my life.

Ann Marie Smith-Bolton is a Philanthropist, who wear many hats. She believes in the anointing and full immersion of the Holy Spirit. Fasting, praise and worship is my lifestyle, that’s where I find strength and build my spiritual muscles. I seek daily to impact people’s lives, adding value to everyone I come in contact with. Out of my passion for helping others and being a Philanthropist. I founded an association in my community, geared towards assisting and empowering the youths and community at large.

As the Founder and President of the New Galloway Citizens Association, I assisted youths with bursaries and back to school supplies. I operate a free employment agency where some of the parents and the youths gained, gainful employment. These are the things I find fulfilment in assisting others and by the grace of God I will continue touching lives positively.

This book is a beautiful and inspirational story, decorated with life experiences that will empower you and change your lives forever. Its aim is to empower, raise up eagles and will enhance and positively transform your lives, failing your way to success. HOLD YOUR HEADS UP! Encourage yourself! Do not bury great ideas in our mental grave yard. Build a solid foundation these are building blocks for your future, unshakable we are. Come let’s journey together, you will be empowered and inspired. You will never be the same. Be reminded that FORGIVENESS is the vital ingredient on the journey.

ANN MARIE SMITH-BOLTON

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I pen these lines on the promise and premise of God my Rock, my Sword, my Shield, my Strength, my Strong Tower, my Hiding Place, my Deliverer, my Healer, my Waymaker, my Light in the darkness and a faithful Father, just to name a few of the many Names of God.

With a grateful heart, I extend my gratitude and appreciation to the following beacons of my life:

My Parents, the Late George and Sylvia Smith – Thanks for molding and instilling values and attitude in us and teaching us to become the true winners, overcomers and Leaders we are today. Your legacy will forever live on forever.

My sons, Ricardo and Rhori Bolton – I am truly humbled to be your mother and to have you as my sons. We share a knitted relationship with love and respect for each other. You both are the best and I love and appreciate you. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me. With God’s divine intervention, I have nurtured you and instilled godly principles in you both that will carry you throughout the rest of your lives.

You both stood with me through all of life’s challenges. Thank God we can now look back and realize that all our challenges are turned into golden opportunities and enhanced spiritual growth. I thank God for you both. My family means everything to me. Thanks to the persons who have helped me through difficult challenges. It is through these challenging encounters that I am molded into who I am today. Thank you. Thanks to all who saw the good in me and encouraged me on my journey, thanks for your prayerful support.

Deenie E. Craig-Bolton and the Late Albert Bolton – What great legacy you have imparted to us as a family. Your lives and ministry have truly molded us, as you carefully modeled the life of who a true believer should be and for this, I am forever grateful. A life well lived for Christ.

My siblings – Thanks to Carol, the late Fitzgerald, Carl, Charmaine and Cosland you all hold a place so dear in my heart. May God continually bless you all and your families.

It would be remiss not to mention my former husband of Twenty Two (22) years and the father of my two sons. Reflecting on the years spent together, he was a confidante, a friend and a good father. He has given us a solid foundation as a family to continue to build on. May the Lord continue to bless him in all his future endeavours.

"Let us be grateful to the people who

make us happy; they are the charming

gardeners who make our souls blossom.

- Marcel Proust

CHAPTER ONE

Be Prepared for Speed Humps

I t was a beautiful Thursday in May when I gracefully entered this world, orchestrated by the love of my Creator, born to Sylvia Smith (deceased) and George Smith (deceased). The fourth of five siblings, I was truly another bundle of joy who came into their lives. As a parent myself, I can imagine another child coming into their lives: how happy they were. My dad travelled to almost every parish on work related trips. Growing up my dad and I had a great relationship. My