“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Happy New Year!! My first entry for 2019. Today, January 4, 2019, I am also 16 months clean from alcohol.
I am excited about what is to come and also a little nervous. Monday I start therapy. I set this up a few months ago as I try to heal from the trauma of a toxic marriage along with too much alcohol. I have been involved in things such as service work at my church and this has helped a great deal with healing, but I need more. The damage has been done. I need a professional to look at my situation and help me get through this in a healthy and Christ-like way. It does make me nervous at the thought of having to bear my soul to a complete stranger, but I know I have to face this in order to thrive. I can’t numb my feelings anymore. To heal from the pain, we must go through it.
So as I start this new year and this journey of healing, I want to record it. I want other people to see there can be beauty from ashes. God has picked me up, brushed me off and turned me in the right direction. I believe He is holding my hand and walking me through the chaos of life (Isaiah 41:13). He gives me many blessings along the way to help me. He truly is a Good, Good Father!!
Stay tuned as I walk this journey whether it be in the valley or on the mountain top. I hope you will be encouraged by my story. My goal is to show you what Christ has done and is doing in this broken life of mine.
Blessings!
Song of the Soul Set Free 