Brooke Ellen

04/25/2024

I started this page moons ago. I sought to walk in obedience to God and take the earthly steps to what I thought would print my story.
In the past three years, God has taken me, shaken everything out of me, and left only the unshakeable. God is THE unshakeable.

How blessed am I, that I get to start over. All the pain, failures, pits, and false identities are crumbling. Brick by brick He is taking my prison apart. I am FREE and placed before me is the road I was meant to travel. I was once sidetracked, but now I can fully discover who I am in Christ, my mission, and God's will for this dual citizen.

Yes, life has cut deep, creating a canyon in me. Nonetheless, there is a river running through me because I found Jesus. I surrender my will and rights to the One who wonderfully made me. I crave to know Him more and want to pursue all the goodness He has for me.

As I say goodbye, my prayer is that you know my Jesus.
He is love, and all the good in this evil world is from Him.

If He is knocking at your door, open it.
If He is reaching out his hand, take it.
Receive Him. Ask for forgiveness.
He will give your life meaning, hope, everlasting life and you will never have to battle alone again!

Live Loved!
B

03/01/2024

I Am forgiven!
A declaration that is hard to imagine. How can I be forgiven by God through the blood of Christ, when I can't even forgive myself for trying to fill the holes of my former pain with everything but God?
Nonetheless, He says "I AM FORGIVEN!"

"Lord, today teach me to receive and believe that I am forgiven, so that I can forgive myself." Amen

God is not sitting in heaven wagging His finger at you and shaking His head in disgust. When you ask for forgiveness, God forgives and forgets your sin. So don't let the lies of satan keep you stuck in a cycle of guilt and shame. Hold your head up because YOU ARE FORGIVEN!

John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.





CelebrateRecovery.com

03/01/2024

When I inventory my life, I realize the road I've wandered was directed by circumstances beyond my control. However, the way I've responded and the choices I have made were within my control. Not only do I need to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving of others, as God in Christ forgave me... I need to remember to forgive myself.

02/09/2024

It is painful when God allows me to be tipped upside down and shaken.

This September we will have been in Ohio for 3 years! I can hardly believe it, yet I still battle homesickness. I miss the familiarity of roads I could drive blindfolded, the comfort brought by moments with the one's I love.

I admit, our move to the Buckeye State has been hard and is worth letting you peek behind the "I have it all together" curtain.
👉Moved after 50 years of living in a 15 mile radius
👉Scott started a new job, boys a new school
👉Lived in a hotel for 30 days
👉Found a new church
👉Moved into Westerville
👉Tried to connect and make friends
👉Broke my ankle and was laid up for 10 weeks
👉Job did not work out
👉Covid
👉Sold house and moved...again!
👉Lost loved ones
👉Scott becomes a real estate agent
👉Raising teens

Today, God is turning me right side up. Like all things, we have to make the first move, so God can do what He does best. Make a way.

After pursuing church membership, I heard about Celebrate Recovery. I knew I still needed healing after living with a recovering alcoholic. I walked into my first meeting, nervous and unsure of what to expect, however I was immediately greeted with warm smiles and was made to feel safe and comfortable. After regular attendance, I have found my tribe. I have a sponsor and am currently working on control issues.

I can say that CR was my ER and Genoa Church is my hospital. Now when I walk the halls or step into the church cafe, people know my name. I have decided to let go of what was and press forward towards what God has before me. It's a process and takes one day at a time.

If you are struggling with any hurt, hangup or habit, you are not alone. Find a Celebrate Recovery near you today.

Live Loved and Free my Friends! You are worth it!

01/03/2024

Now that January has kicked down the front door, it is a great time to start walking through the Christ-centered 12 steps of Celebrate Recovery. Come, peek behind the veil of my heart, and in the weeks ahead you might reflect on your own story, uncovering your own denial and accepting your need for healing.

We all have hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Make a New Year's resolution to prioritize yourself and step into freedom today!

To begin your own journey to recovery, find a Celebrate Recovery near you. https://www.celebraterecovery.com/