God's Sustaining Hand: A life of Hope

By Diane Rodriguez-Burton

The story is about the life experiences of a person who, from early childhood, was made to feel that world was a jaded place because of the dysfunctional family structure she was born in and the treatment she received from the people she should have been able to trust to help and protect her. Growing up,

• Language: English
• Publisher: Diane Rodriguez-Burton
• Release date: Aug 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9781962110327

Diane Rodriguez-Burton

As the Assistant Pastor of Greater Works Baptist Church (GWBC) of Jonesboro, GA., Diane serves as Youth Pastor and the Teen/Tween Sunday School Teacher. The Lord also called her to birth a "Women's Empowerment Ministry, which encourages women worldwide. Born in New Orleans, raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the middle child of seven siblings. She is a Born-Again Believer, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost and called into the Lord's service to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the nation. She is married to Senior Pastor Robert L. Burton. She has two children: a wonderful son, Khalid, an Army Officer who is a Ranger and an educated Medical Administrator (two children, Alexander and Simone); her incredible daughter, Krista, is a Nuclear Medical Physicist for Emory University Medical of Atlanta, GA. who has also worked in the Hospital system throughout the Midwestern states and territories of the U.S and Florida.  Pastor Diane R. Burton is an obedient servant, carrying out the Will of God for her life. She is a United States Army veteran, a retired Civilian Human Resources Director, and a professional with the U.S. Federal Government for over 30 years. She is a published author of several books and a Doctoral Candidate in Christianity. She will graduate in the spring of 2024 and oversee a Christian Women's Minister's Transformation and Expansion Team designed to assist in educating females who are called to lead in the Christian Church to prepare for laboring beyond the call to minister locally. Pastor Diane Rodriguez-Burton is a leader who has two Master's Degrees, one in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and Administration and a Master of Divinity. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with a minor in Public Communication. She is a lifetime student of the Bible. As such, she is developing a plan to encourage and help other women employ Faith over fear in offering effective service within communities throughout the United States. She is led to go all over the globe, empowering others to confidently serve while walking in the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Even though formal training and life experiences prepared her to minister the Word of God to diverse audiences throughout nations, the Holy Ghost fixed her heart and taught her to reach people through the unerring Word of God.

Book preview

Dedication

This book is dedicated back to God for keeping and bringing me through trying situations, perilous times and to this moment of peace that surpasses all understanding. 

To all the people who have lived through difficult times by holding on to their faith in God and hope for a glorious eternal life and well-being; and lastly, to those who may also be going through trials and tribulations yet holding on and rekindling the fire of their faith as they are reminded that God's hand is a mighty sustaining anchor through illnesses. As she understood how the Lord had always rescued her from the enemy's schemes and saved her life, she continually exercised her offering of gratitude to God through praise and worship through a one-on-one sustaining relationship.

Introduction

When asked about my childhood and young adult experience, I say, It was rough, but I lived to grow beyond it. I know not my mother as a mother, even when she was living with me she never showed me love! I didn’t know much about God because my parents didn’t go to church. We never went to church like other families, in fact the only time I ever went to church was during the summers I was allowed to visit Grandma in North Carolina. I remember asking God, why is my life so painful and demoralizing?" I came to know God’s sustaining hand in my life.  I had hope and the Lord faithfully kept