Battlefields to Gardens

By Deborah Israel

Master Your Perspective, Snatch Back Your Power and Walk in Greatness

 

Who are you beyond your tears? Who are you beyond your pain? What does life look like beyond healing?

 

The narrative must change. There has to be more to you than your brokenness. It's time to trade in your fears and start walking in greatness. You are a solution to a problem. Be a light. Shake this world with glory.

 

'Battlefields to Gardens' was written to reveal the silver lining in your pain. Deborah has studied her personal battlefields, not only showcasing the power of Jesus Christ, but to help create your own unique blueprint to navigate healing and bring you into alignment with your destiny.

 

From the built-in questions to the prayers and encouragement embedded throughout the book, every single detail has been purposed to activate transformation within the heart of every reader.

 

This interactive guide will help remodel your identity, equipping you with the mindset you need to dominate your industry.

 

It's not just about healing. It's about conquering.

 

This is your call for you to build. Are you ready?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Deborah Israel
• Release date: Oct 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9781803520896

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About the Author

Deborah Israel

Deborah Israel is a public speaker, property investor and the founder of the Mosaic Miracle; a movement invested in the evolution of distinguished female leaders. Deborah leads a movement of 1500 young girls who are called to dominate industries and shake up the walls of culture for the Kingdom of God. Her involvement in the property industry has led many to establish careers in top companies, placing them in rooms of influence and impact. Her commitment to transforming the lives of women suffering from trauma and abuse has made her a respected figure

Introduction

Battlefields to Gardens

Hey sis. Allow me to take you on a journey. Go and grab your favourite drink. An iced caramel frappe? Maybe some hot Ribena? Whatever it is, it’s time to make yourself comfortable. Get ready to create an environment that allows you to flourish in your most authentic self.

Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, wherever you’ve come from ... you are welcome here. You are accepted. You are seen. Your feelings are validated here. Over here, your brokenness is traded in for beauty. The currency of your pain is exchanged for strength and balance. God’s not afraid to hold your shattered pieces. I know that the same God that healed me is still in the business of creating masterpieces.

Whatever your current circumstance, I want you to look back at your life and test God according to His faithfulness. As He was with you then, so is He with you now. I declare over you open doors and blessings. You are about to go into a season of springing forth.

Your ability to sustain those blessings depends on the version you choose to become right now.

Although this book is written for all my ladies, I want everyone to know that the reach isn’t limited to just women. This book is great for the parent who wants to know how to navigate parenting a young girl, for the husband who supports the healing of his wife’s inner child, for young boys who desire to walk in healing and growth, for social workers who care about the mental wellbeing of young children. Whoever you are, I invite you into a realm of divine wisdom.

The title Battlefields to Gardens is inspired by a prophetic word released over me at the end of 2021. Like King David in the Bible, we have all been through our own battles. Whether we were left bruised or bleeding, each scar tells its unique story. As ugly as the scars may be to look at, it’s a testament to God’s hand upon our lives, and in all situations, we must give God praise. Besides, we’re still alive to tell our story, right?

When you hear the word ‘poppy’, what immediately comes to mind? Remembrance? Death? War? When I think of poppies, I think of life after a period of death. It’s a symbol of new beginnings. I believe that through this book, God is causing growth where there was once war, and He is causing beauty where there was once bloodshed.

Now you see, not only are poppies metaphorical symbols of new beginnings, but they are also key ingredients for painkillers. Scientific research shows that poppy plants contain alkaloids, which is a key ingredient in morphine. For those who may not know, morphine is a painkiller used to relieve severe pain, for example, pain caused by major trauma, surgery or even labour.

Isn’t that something? The poppy was birthed in a field of pain, on top of the corpses of fallen soldiers. But it’s the same flower that carries the potential to bring healing to perpetual pain, even after many centuries.

Now isn’t that a word for someone right there? It’s easy to limit the poppy to its symbolism after World War One. However, perspective forces us to look beyond the past and find the power in pain. We could miss the silver lining when our perspective is laced with bitterness and contaminated with resentment. When we master our perspective, we snatch back our power and become untouchable forces to be reckoned with. Oh, I felt God on that!

Throughout the book, you will go through several exercises that I have titled ‘The Planted Tree’. This exercise is inspired by Psalms 1:3, which states, He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. These exercises are designed for you to prosper, not just in the short term but in every season. These exercises include stimulating, thought-provoking questions – created to dig beneath the surface and treat the roots so that you can produce high-quality fruits.

This is for your transformation. This interactive guide has been curated to help you uproot any weeds, nurture your healthy seeds and create your garden. I have studied my personal places of war to showcase the delivering power of Jesus Christ and help you create your own unique blueprint to navigate healing and walk in greatness.

For what the Enemy meant for evil, God is turning it around for your good.

For the powers of darkness have no authority over you.

For you have felt the flame, but you have not been burnt.

Are you ready? Take my hand. Let’s go, sis.

Two-year-old Deborah in a front garden

July 23 2003, London

CHAPTER 1

Help, I’ve Got Daddy Issues!

Four-year-old Deborah in nursery, holding up a piece of ‘art’

London UK

A father is like an oak tree, standing firm and fervent to protect his own. His roots are intertwined and weaved in a bed of knowledge. His experience laced with wisdom and maturity.

As I’ve grown up, I’ve discovered that the role of a father is so important. A father sets the standard for how