When God restored my faith I made room for growth.

When God restored my faith I made room for growth. I first started with surrender. Allowing myself to fully give it to God. I let go of all my pride and insecurities. I allowed my heart to be soft and transformed. Forgave everyone who hurt me. I left old habits. I knew that if I wanted to grow I had to put in the work.

James 2:17 Says, “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

God gives us the tools and resources to grow, but we must execute. We have to take action and have faith that God is working in the midst of our situation. We have to have faith with action. We can’t just sit there and do nothing expecting God to see us through.

I’m still a work in progress and still allow myself to take initiative and make room for growth.

Melenie Gonzalez

Tribe Member

Walking the path of Restoration

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked Along. -Psalm 40:1-2 NLT

I never experienced what a restored life was like. In fact, I am currently walking that journey and I think I will follow it throughout my life. I think you and I know that the path to restoration is something that emerges as we recognize the need in our life and decide to stand firm without deviating or going backwards.

Restored means: to renew or put something back in its original state. We have all been created to live a RESTORED life but on many occasions we live a lie that does not allow us to move forward. That lie distances us from the truth that God spoke about your life and mine even from the moment he formed us in our mother’s womb. What we have lived through our lives, whether good or bad experiences, have marked us and without realizing it, we are no longer the original design that God gave us. At one point we are on unstable ground and walking that path becomes more difficult every day and makes us feel insecure and without hope. Surely you have been there before or perhaps that is your reality.

Let me tell you that you are not alone. Throughout our lives we will experience situations that can divert us or take us away from the path towards restoration. In those moments we must set our eyes on our creator. Only He can redirect us towards the truth that comes from God and his word.

Do you want to know the truth of God for your life? I will only mention some truths since the Bible has left us a great list so that we can remember who we are in Him.

♡ You are known and chosen by Him (Jeremiah 1:5)

Before I formed you in your mother’s womb, I already knew you. Before you were born, she had already chosen you to be a prophet to the nation.

♡ You are a new person and the past does not define you (2 Corinthians 5:17 )

If someone is united to Christ, there is a new creation. The old has disappeared and everything is renewed.

♡ In Jesus you are complete (Colossians 2:10 )

In Christ you are complete and need nothing else, for he is the head of all rulers and powers.

♡ You are CHOSEN and LOVED by Him (Colossians 3:12 PDT)

God loved you and chose you to be his holy people. Therefore, always live with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

I assure you that if you recognize these truths about your life, you will be choosing the path towards restoration. As you walk, God will provide you with security, healing steadiness and will stabilize your life in Him. And while together we choose to walk the path of restoration, let us enjoy each teaching and invite others to join us through this journey.

Debora Roman

Asistente de CEO con Mujer de Más.

Equipo de Comunicaciones.

Courageously Restored

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” -‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I must have replayed “Evidence” by reFRESH worship, Naomi Raine about 20 times on 3/2/23. The first time I came to share my testimony in front of a group of women, I was starting to feel nervous, I was a private person when it came to my personal life. To be vulnerable was not in my vocabulary especially when it came to my own hurt and trials. Listening to this song reminded me of what God has done in my life, He restored my heart and I am living proof that He keeps His promises, His word does not fail.

Philippians 2:13 says “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” I shared my testimony not by my own strength but by His spirit. Your testimony helps to strengthen others' faith and invites them to partake of God’s goodness.

I encourage you to look back on your life and write down or share with someone your testimonies. It is a great reminder that our Miracle working God really does exist!

If you're struggling with doing this, I encourage you listen to this song below and step out in the restored courage, Christ obtained for us all by his sacrifice!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CtxFe_fF6NM ←— song

Belinda Martinez

Tribe Member