From 2012 to 2014 I spent 688 days homeless with 79 of those days spent at the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte Center of Hope Women & Children's Shelter. Through my experience, the idea of three Es developed: Encourage, Educate, Empower. What made all the difference in my life was recognizing that I am unconditionally and undoubtedly loved by God and there is NOTHING or NO ONE that can separat
e me from that love (Romans 8:37-39). Because I can recognize and accept His love, I can love myself, I can enjoy my life, and I can move forward in all things knowing that He's got me. I want to share the love of God with others. I believe that if we can comprehend how significant His love is for us, we can walk in the victory that was already won for us! One of my goals is to encourage others to keep pressing forward. When we make the choice to follow God, it does not mean life will be perfect...it does not mean that we will be perfect. As long as we live, we are still a work in progress and must strive daily to be like Jesus. We just have to be reminded to not give up or give in and not get weary in our well doing. Tests and trials will come, but all the things we endure eventually work together for our good and prepare us for that which God has for us.
