Limping Into Destiny

By Pheonicia Williamson

There was a time when I would say, "I was just born to suffer." Then I met Christ and He taught me I suffered because I was born to help people find freedom through their trials and pain. Life is indeed a journey, and there have been times when I was able to run fast, other times I walked, and in some cases, I have even limped but in every case, I have always pushed forward. Through my story, you are going to find strength, encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to move forward in your life. Limping into Destiny explores the author's journey through suffering, and what she learned about herself when faced with heartbreak and disappointment. The story of Pheonicia is both grounding and inspiring—it reminds the reader that the love of God is eternal and His mercy towards us is never ending.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LakeView Publications
• Release date: Aug 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201312008

Pheonicia Williamson

Pheonicia Williamson, is a passionate and creative rising author from Michigan, currently residing in Missippi. She is an affectionate and warmhearted mother of twins, who has drawn on her strength in motherhood to teach others how to walk with purpose and speak with ambition. Shantel’s debut book, Selfless, illustrates both her humility and wisdom. She is excited about the future of her writing career and forthcoming engagements.

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Limping Into Destiny

Limping Into Destiny

PHEONICIA WILLIAMSON

Contents

Introduction

1. Who Am I

2. What’s Love Got To Do With It

3. Losing Your Voice

4. MY PHD of LIFE

5. Moving in the midst of adversity

6. The Be In Me

7. Found Destiny

8. Defining My Gift

I. The Power of Sisterhood

The Power of Sisterhood

Sheletha Street

The Power of Sisterhood

Marie Gage Prather

The Power of Sisterhood

Pheonicia Williamson

The Power of Sisterhood

Krystal Portal Bradley

The Power of Sisterhood

I'Wanna Burton

About the Author

About the Publisher

All rights reserved. This book is protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America. This book may not be copied or reprinted for commercial gain or profit. The use of short quotations or occasional page copying for personal or group study is permitted and encouraged. Permission will be granted upon request.

Scripture quotations marked by NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan.

First Printing, 2022

Book Cover Design: Bobby Barnhill

Editing: Lakeview Publishing

Publishing: Lakeview Publishing

Layout: Craig Price

© Copyright 2022 - Pheonicia Williamson

I want to Thank God for believing in me, seeing my potential, and sending the right people to cultivate my gifts. You faithfully pushed me into my destiny.

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God’s greatest gift to me was my mother, Mae Jesse Glover. She will forever be my mother, my friend, and my teacher. My mother is the reason I developed to be a woman of character and integrity. Her nuggets of wisdom guided me through the most stressful times of my life. My mother is the woman that exhibited what the words in Proverbs 31. I salute you mommy, always. To my father Phoenix, and stepmother Katherine, I love you both. My God sister Sheletha, you were my voice when I couldn’t speak for myself. You model what the Bible calls, A friend that sticks closer than a brother. Bryan, Brionica and Brileigh,my heart beats; I love you all.

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My church family, thank you for sticking with me while God was processing me. You define what God talks about by showing love one to another. My Pastor, Robert Thomas, thank you for faithfully sharpening the iron, and to the ministerial staff of Lincoln Park Ministries, it’s all love.

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Walking in Destiny,

PHEONICIA WILLIAMSON

Introduction

My name is Pheonicia Michelle Williamson and I want to share with you the process of how I limped into Destiny. As I walk you through my journey, I hope and pray you will get fresh revelations, inspiration, and willpower to walk through your journey with your head held high. I have been through much in my life and at each high and low point I have learned God not only wanted me to see His hand of guidance in my life, but that He wanted me to use my voice to help other see Him in their lives as well.

As you read my story, you will notice that specific chapters in this book have a series of questions to ask yourself. I do understand that these questions may not be easy to answer. I have discovered that our ability to find the healing love of the Savior depends on our ability to let go of the need to be our own healer. You will find not only questions, but you will also find areas to write out the answers to certain questions. The ability to journal your ideas or list out action steps you will take.

This book was born from my life’s trials and tribulations. When the excruciating pain speaks to your mind to seek vengeance and revenge, you then must allow your thoughts to be rerouted. True healing is what leads me to a greater solution, and with my results, I’m now able to help others. Helping others with what I’ve gone through took me off the island of oneness. In this project, freedom came out of me. The feeling of inadequacy died from within me. The sound of my voice/ thoughts was as sweet as a honeycomb within my soul. It magnified the sound of victory instead of the all too familiar emotions of defeat I had become too comfortable with. I used to say, I was born to suffer, but revelation was being revealed that I suffered because I was born to help others find life.  

After Chapter 8 of this book, you will see a section entitled, The Power of Sisterhood. This section is a compilation from several of my sisters on the topic of establishing a network of like-minded friends as you go through our life’s journey. We are in this together.

My prayer is that through my willingness to use my voice, you will find the strength to use yours!

Chapter 1

Who Am I

THE ME I LET PEOPLE SEE

The posture of a little child can and will tell you a lot about them.

I can basically say I had an outstanding childhood but if people would have paid attention when they saw me back then, they