Encouragement from a Warrior

By Melissa E. Smith

Melissa opens up about her life's journey, sharing some devastating losses. Although the journey hasn't been easy, she's learned to push through adversity. Life can be hard, especially when faced with unexpected situations, but she uses this platform to encourage readers so they can make it through as well. God wants us to be real with ourselves and acknowledge our feelings but not let our feelings control us. We can all be more than conquerors in Christ if we open our hearts to Him.

Surrender your heart, soul, and mind to Christ, and He will definitely keep you in perfect peace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9781638746447

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Encouragement from a Warrior

Melissa E. Smith

Copyright © 2021 by Melissa E. Smith

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Table of Contents

Ask Yourself One Question

Redeemed

Pain’s Purpose

Press Your Way Through

Walking in Confidence

Accidentally on Purpose

God’s Love

God Desires a Relationship

Protect Your Valuables

Glow-Up Process

Know When to Let Go

Moving Forward

Strong and Courageous

Bloopers

Stepping-Stones of Life

Obedient Faith

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

—Psalm 23:4 KJV

Time heals all wounds is a statement that has not been proven true in my life’s journey. I would say the wound may heal a little, but it is still there and tender to the touch in certain situations. During different times, the pain from it may trigger your emotions causing you to go back to a feeling you experienced when it first happened.

Preface

The year 2010 was a bittersweet year for me.

In February, I signed the papers to purchase my first home. That was one of the most exciting moments for me. Being a single mother, trying to create a stable home and environment for my child was one of my main goals. God made it possible for me to attain it at an early age. I’ll never forget the feeling I had on that day…so accomplished and grateful.

In July, we took a family trip to San Antonio. Taking yearly family trips had become something we did often. I loved my parents so much, and spending time with them meant a lot to me. Anyone who still has involved parents, I encourage you to stay close and enjoy every moment because we can be here today and gone in an instant. As an adult, it felt good taking trips with the family, especially since they had grandkids now and, of course, they wanted to spend time with their grandkids and spoil them. San Antonio was somewhere my mom had been wanting to go for a while, and we finally made it happen, not knowing this would be the last trip we would be able to take together. My mom had been sick for a few years, battling with cancer. I prayed and prayed