A Shadow of Death

By Christina Pickett

My journey with the LORD has been one with massive twists and unexpected turns. It was a life consumed with lack of commitment, passion-driven, reckless behaviors, and so on. I knew of Him, but the noise I kept around me drowned out His guidance and correction. Out of frustration, my life made a significant change in 1999. I cannot say it was because of one thing, but the sum of my choices backed me to a wall, focused my attention on reality, and I could no longer patch the situations I had created for myself.

A Shadow of Death shares a part of my journey that launched me into a deeper understanding that God has always been with me, He is with me, and I am confident that He will always be with me. My journey continues but with a different outlook.

I pray A Shadow of Death causes you to reflect upon your choices and current situations in life. Then, accept the challenge to ask yourself the question: Is He with me? Who’s leading and who should be following? Do I want to change and have a better life, or have I become content with current circumstances?

May the LORD guide you on this quest for answers, and may you know Him as LORD, Father, King, and Friend.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664253544

Christina Pickett

Christina Pickett was born in Jasper Texas, and has been involved in missions, both in the US and world, for over fifteen years. She is passionate about helping others to be the person God created them to be, and models the discipline and love she has learned and received through her God-fearing leaders and life experiences. Here with Me: A Journey of Hope is her second book.

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To the late Bishop Woody of Abundant Life Christian Center of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who guided me to my God given passion and taught me how to pray.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1     An Unlikely Beginning

Chapter 2     Change Is Good

Chapter 3     Get Your House In Order

Chapter 4     Ready Or Not

Chapter 5     Game On

Chapter 6     Show Me Your Faith

Chapter 7     Now What?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to thank the medical personnel who dedicate their time to improving the lives of individuals, often resulting in sacrifices to their own lives and time with their families.

I want to thank the many leaders throughout my life who helped shape my character and develop my spiritual growth.

I am grateful to Patricia Garcia for making the decision she made for me, which I believe saved my life.

I want to thank my mother, Gloria Tukes, and my sister, Katina Pickett-Rone, who stood by my side and spoke for me when I could not speak for