Picture a dark, damp, tower of an old castle. At the bottom in the fetal position is a woman and a hurricane is beating against the ruins. Gray and grim the wind swirling around her so that she cannot even get up. Crying out without words to express her need. Dying from what is imprisoned inside of her. If you took her from the tower she would not be free. Freedom comes from within.
That woman is how I would describe myself at this time in my life. I can’t even tell which direction the wind is blowing. My heart is overwhelmed with need. This morning I heard, and I’m paraphrasing, “Opposition is opportunity.” That touched me deeply. Somewhere in the heart-i-cane is an opportunity. So I have decided to take a break from blogging for a while. I will journal as I go, because you can’t keep a real writer from writing. I also have books to review.
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Wounded
I need more healing. For Jesus to touch my eyes again so that I may see the opportunity that this Sabbath will allow. Can I ask you to pray for me?
Writing this book has been so taxing on me. It’s sensitive nature is astoundingly and abundantly clear. But, my story matters so I am giving all my energy to the book.
Remember
Remember that no matter how hard the wind blows, and who or what it sucks from your life, there will always be a Rock to catch you when you fall. Your grip on Him may be slipping, but His hands never let go. Therefore our hope endures.
Really y’all I’m just another Samaritan woman seeking living water and pouring out where I see need for encouragement. I am 48, mother to four girls ages 16-26, Gigi to the most handsome 2-year-old little boy, Fibromyalgia warrior, minister, writer, and a lifetime learner.
I am writing my first book, slowly but surely, six chapters in, as our blessed first love has called me to share His glory in my story. I feel lost in that familiar desert place, and thankful for the manna that is there miraculously every day. I am overcoming hour by hour the condemning voices of the enemy and learning to love myself. It has been an arduous journey. This wordsmith journey, but so worth it.
I became a licensed minister in 2010. However, I do not currently work in the ministry. I share Christ's love through devotional blogging. I have a degree in Church Ministry, was pursuing my degree in Christian Care and Counseling at Oral Roberts University, but now am pursuing Life Coaching, and Neurolinguistic Programming Master Practioner Certifications and a business license.
I am a certified women’s biblical counselor through the Extraordinary Women's program at Light University. I am working on their Addiction and Recovery program now too. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment with a wealth of life experiences with which I can minister comfort to others. I'm a lover of a good book, writing, singing, and music, and my nemesis is the perpetual laundry pile. Blessings to you and yours, <3Melinda
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Praying and waiting in anticipation for the book! Push into this storm and you will find His arms holding you up, His hands gently leading you through.
Another Samaritan Woman 
Praying you through…Melinda!
Praying and waiting in anticipation for the book! Push into this storm and you will find His arms holding you up, His hands gently leading you through.