Transformed - Candice Thomas - Bog

Normally after a long conversation with someone I will say. "If you didn't hear anything else that I said I want you to remember this". Well this book is about to be a very long conversation; however rather than waiting to the end I want to share with you now what I want you to be listening for. Most of my life was spent struggling with how to handle taking responsibility for my actions. Looking back on the mistakes that I made, two things stand out. I disrespected my wife by not being true, honest and loyal. Even worse than that, I sinned against my GOD. These are the most important two things in my life and it is for and because of these two that I am overjoyed by the transformation that has taken place in my life. The reason I want you to read all the way to the end of this book is to discredit your relationship with the world. The world won't lose any sleep over your lack of peace, lack of joy or lack of righteousness. For future reference anytime you see the word world in this book, I want you to think of anything that is in opposition to GOD.Let's be honest, the Devil was waiting and anticipating for Jesus to be led into the wilderness. In that same fashion the Devil can't wait for your Wilderness Experience. He wants you to believe that this experience is going to KILL YOU, or it is going to DESTROY YOU, or it is going to STEAL your dreams or your happiness. I am here to tell you that The Word of GOD tells us that in the Kingdom there is RIGHTEOUSNESS, JOY AND PEACE through the WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Do not worry about the wilderness, this is what GOD has ordained for your growth; However don't CONFORM in the wilderness. The bible tells us that The Holy Ghost only puts on you what is necessary, so rest knowing that you reside in THE KINGDOM. In this place you have the right to be TRANSFORMED, this is assured by the fact that you are a CHILD OF THE KING! Lastly, I hope this book brings you the same amount of freedom, breaks as many chains and releases you from as many past hurts and issues as it did for me in the writing process. One thing I noticed on the final day of writing, was that there was a divine plan in the process of finishing this book. It took me 3 years to the day to finish writing and there would be months when I wouldn't write anything. I believe with each moment of growth I began a chapter of the book. As I would continue to grow, God would give me more to write until that chapter of my growth/life was finished. What you find at the end of these seasons of my life is a Transformed man of God. My hope is that this book demolishes the wall of pride for you like it did for me. The prideful mind that divides us from taking responsibility for our actions. I hope this book demolishes the walls of shame. Shame that keeps us bound and enchained to our past. I hope that you make it through your wilderness. Not remaining stagnant but always pressing toward the high mark of Christ. I hope that you begin to truly love! Love hard and love endlessly. With that love, I pray that healing and forgiveness embodies your daily appetite. Lastly, through the Holy Spirit, I pray for an embodiment of repentance, may it be tangible and visible to you and all that love you. By the Grace that GOD has for you, I speak life to you staying, returning or entering a righteous path. I pray that path leads you to his always open arms. Bless UP!