Hopedealer's

05/22/2026

Y’all,

I have not seen Murphy in quite some time. I’m becoming concerned.
When I go downtown San Antonio on the old block, I have asked about him and no one knows anything about his whereabouts. PLEASE pray for him.

For my new followers, please know that Murphy is very special to me. We go way back. I knew him when he could walk. When I was strung out & homeless, Murphy always looked out for me and never expected anything in return. That’s RARE on the streets. God kept me ✝️🙌🙌🙌🙌

Murphy knows Jesus and gave God the glory for this very generous gift 💜

Again, thank you very much for praying for him.

Much love,
Victoria Smoot 🫶

05/16/2026

Hey y’all 💜

I know I have been a little quiet lately, and I just wanted to give everyone an update from my heart.

Hopedealer’s is still here. I have not gone anywhere. God is still moving, people are still being loved, and hope is still being planted.

The reason you have not seen me posting as much is because I have been spending the majority of my time focusing on my memoir, “Kept In The Dark.” This book has not been an easy task, but I know with everything in me that God called me to tell this story.

And when I say “kept,” I do not mean controlled or hidden away. I mean protected. Guarded. Covered. Sustained by God even when I could not see what He was doing.

Kept:
Taken care of.
Preserved.
Protected through the darkness.

Life has thrown some serious curveballs lately, and there has been a lot of opposition that has come against me while writing this book. But the more resistance I face, the more confirmation I get that this testimony matters.

The enemy does not want the truth told.
He does not want freedom released.
He does not want people to know what Jesus can do with brokenness.

But too bad.
He already lost.

I will tell my truth.
I will give God all the glory.

And I believe this story is going to bring hope to people who thought they were too far gone, too broken, too ashamed, or too forgotten.

And for the ones praying for a loved one right now, do not give up. Some of the people who seem the farthest gone are the very ones Jesus is still reaching for. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep loving them through it.
This book will be evidence that if God did it for me, He will anyone. He’s not a respecter of persons.

So if y’all do not see me online as much right now, please know I am still here, still praying, still believing, still fighting, and still writing.

And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the prayers. I feel them more than y’all know.

Love y’all,
Victoria Smoot 💜
Hopedealer’s

04/22/2026

Every single time.
Don’t give up!
Today could be the day ~ keep seeking Him ✝️

04/02/2026

Build someone up. Put their insecurities to rest. Remind them they are worthy. Tell them they are incredible. Be a light in a too often dark world.

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Shame is at the root of all self defeating human behavior. Anytime you find an addiction, at its root you will find shame, guilt, and insecurity.

But God never intended for us to live bound by shame. His Word says, “Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

And even in our broken places, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

Healing begins when we bring what is hidden into the light. Shame loses its power when grace steps in.

03/20/2026

03/15/2026

Isn’t that the truth!

03/06/2026

02/22/2026

It’s not if God answers, it’s when!
Keep praying!