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[Redeemed]

Once I graduated from Teen Challenge about 9 months ago, I beleived that my life in Christ was off to a great and promising start........ what has changed is the quality and intensity of my walk, even through the adversities of life. I struggle with grieving the loss of my life in kingdom of man (corporate America) and the place that God has prepared for me working in His Kingdom........through my life experiences God has prepared me to share my experiences with others. God has revealed that it is imperative that I forgive myself for my past mistakes...... even after 1 yr & 3 months in Teen Challenge there are some places inside me that still need healing. Jesus lived and died so that I could be a recepient of the gift of forgiveness. If He could do it (extend forgiveness) how come it is so hard for me to forgive myself? My life has been marred by criminal behavior that makes it virtually impossible to obtain employment in fields that I have been formally degreed. For whatever reason I continue to pursue opportunities where I know my God is responsible for closing the door! God does not want me to go back to what I'm familiar with, this has been confirmed in my spirit. My prayer is that the Spirit of God grant me peace of mind through His word and economic and financial stability according to His Will alone. God Bless You, Especially My Alumni Friends.

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Child of the Most High God, you know the truth. You said it yourself. God lived and died for you. Not only did He die for forgivness, thats only the beginning! He died so that you can "live life more abundantly." I pray the Lord reveals to you how valuable you are to Him. I say these things with humbless and concern. Its written that "He knit you in your mothers womb" The Lord knows every mistake and accomplishment you're going to make before you do,and in this moment your reading this, you are still in his perfect plan. He knows you better than you know yourself, so trust Him. God wants you to enjoy your life. Its not easy to dicipline to flesh to chase what its worked so hard for, but remember "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders build in vain." Its easy to forget the Lord in a world that taunts us with its false pleasures and dreams. The flesh is NEVER satisfied and always wants more. God satisfies and strengthens our spirit, and that allows us to control ourselves from falling into our fleshly desires and live joyfully in his will. The devil is out to steal your joy, and the joy of the Lord is your strength. Every day you dont feed your spirit, your flesh gets stronger. You must put on your armor each day and spend time in his presence, even 10min each morning is a great start. Do what you can, and God will take care of the rest. He is faithful. The devil is going to try and busy you and distract you, and him taunting you with guilt and condemnation to not forgive youself is one. he sees the great potential that the Lord has instilled in you that you dont even know about. I say this with all my heart, trust God more than man and yourself. Trust His word,and listen to the Holy Spirit. When you feel fear, do it anyway. I am excited for you to discover the things God has in store for you, because they will lead to such peace and fulfilment. Dont have one ft in the world, commit your heart to the Lord, and He will direct your path. I dont know if you do this, but the Lord revealed that I was trying to accomplish all these worldy things to make myself more valuable, but the truth is, Im already valuable...so valuable that Christ Died to buy me back while knowing already my bluprint plan of stengths are weaknesses. Once i realize the value I have in Christ, the accomplishments will come on their own. Ask God and sincerely trust him with your whole heart and i promise that you will not regret it. God Bless and Im keeping you in my prayers! =)