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    Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression
    Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression
    Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression
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    Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression

    By Amanda Ferguson

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    Telling her life story, Amanda Ferguson explains how, through Jesus Christ, she overcame traumatic experiences. She not only tells you how she overcame, but also gives you a “how-to” guide to overcome obstacles in your life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmanda Ferguson
    Release dateApr 7, 2014
    ISBN9781311689986
    Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression
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    Amanda Ferguson

    Amanda Ferguson is a wife, mother, and author who is passionate about empowering the “total woman”.

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      Amanda's Story - Amanda Ferguson

      Amanda’s Story

      Overcoming Molestation & Depression

      Amanda Ferguson

      ~~~

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © 2014 Amanda Ferguson

      All rights reserved.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Dedication

      To my amazing husband, Jonathan Ferguson: Thank you for being the first person to help loose me from the shame of being molested. I love you with an immeasurable love.

      Other Books by The Fergusons Include:

      • Conquering the Crossroads: 40-Day Devotional for Single Ladies by Amanda Ferguson

      • Prophets 101 by Jonathan Ferguson (An Amazon #1 Hot New Release & Top 10 Best Sellers in Christian Education)

      • Wealth Zones: How to Locate Your Economic Zip Code by Jonathan Ferguson (An Amazon Hot New Release & #2 Best Seller in Christian Finance and Stewardship)

      • Experiencing God in the Supernatural: Prophetic Acceleration by Jonathan Ferguson

      • Learning the Language of God by Jonathan Ferguson

      • Boot Camp Prayer & The Art of War by Jonathan Ferguson (An Amazon Top 100 Best Seller in Prayer/Spiritual Warfare)

      And More to Come…

      Table of Contents

      The Introduction

      The Invitation

      The Story

      The Confrontation

      The Conclusion

      21-Day Devotional

      Devotional Day 1 – RENOVATION

      Devotional Day 2 – FORGIVE

      Devotional Day 3 – REFUGE

      Devotional Day 4 – ENCOURAGMENT

      Devotional Day 5 – BUCKLER

      Devotional Day 6 – ANXIETY FREE

      Devotional Day 7 – GOD’S SUPPLY

      Devotional Day 8 – STRENGTH

      Devotional Day 9 – THE DELIVERER

      Devotional Day 10 – LOVE IS….

      Devotional Day 11 – READY, SET, GO

      Devotional Day 12 – FIRE ESCAPE

      Devotional Day 13 – PEACE

      Devotional Day 14 – FIRST THINGS FIRST

      Devotional Day 15 – THE JOY OF THE LORD

      Devotional Day 16 – A TIME FOR EVERYTHING

      Devotional Day 17 – GOT HUNGER?

      Devotional Day 18 – STILLNESS

      Devotional Day 19 – NEAR TO HIM

      Devotional Day 20 – BE FLEXIBLE

      Devotional Day 21 – ENJOY LIFE

      The Introduction

      "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ…"

      2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV

      I smile every time I read that verse. It reminds me that no trial, tribulation, or tragedy voids the opportunity for me to be triumphant through Christ. I must admit, however, that I haven’t always been so full of hope. Growing up in church, I read the scriptures, but at times, I wasn’t always sure that such a triumphant life was applicable to me—especially with all that I had endured.

      I realize that some of you reading this book may not know anything about me, but maybe you have a similar story. Allow me to take you on a mini journey of my life to show you that through Christ "your tragedy CAN become triumph". I pray that as you read this book, the sweet savor of God’s love fills your heart in a way that you have never experienced Him before. Let’s go.

      The Invitation

      I’ve learned that sometimes

      Pretty faces have ugly stories…

      Smiling faces are crying within….

      And laughter resounds to hide the pain….

      I always say that Halloween is not the only time people wear masks. Some people wear them year round.

      I know I did.

      Through the molestation. Through the depression. Through the suicidal thoughts. Through the hopelessness. I shut people out of the part of me that I was too ashamed to expose. And in doing so, I shut the door to confronting the very feelings that held me a prisoner to my past.

      I felt that if I just didn’t think or talk about the pain, the thoughts would slowly, but surely, erode from the crevices of my mind. But you will never conquer anything that you are unwilling to confront.

      I appeared to be fine. For the most part, I always had a smile on my face. That is, until I got home. Like the end of the scene of a play when the director shouts Cut! the real me could finally surface in the comfort of my home. No pretending. No fake smile. No trying to put on a visage in front of my peers.

      What would people think of me if they knew the REAL me? I was terrified at the thoughts that people would think of me if they knew that my mind thought more of driving off a bridge than anything else. But the awesomeness of Jesus’ love for me saved me. Literally. And this is why I want to share with you the details of my journey with Christ with the intent that it will empower you and help loose you from the pain of your own past.

      While reading this book, you may see traces of yourself through my life. Some of you may have feelings of anger and hurt begin to resurface. You may even have tears stream down your face. Don’t hold back! It’s all part of God’s process of healing! Allow God to heal the wounds of your heart that you have been afraid to reveal.

      In this chapter, I invite you to be real with yourself. I invite you to allow your emotions to be vulnerable to the healing power of God, but in doing so, you have to be honest with the things in your life that need to be fixed. You will only go as far in your emotional healing and wholeness as you choose to go.

      Let me give you an example.

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