The Advent of a New Hope
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CHAPTER ONE
How Did You Do It?
The key words here as we read this book are these three essential tenets of life: Purpose, Faith, and Hope. According to the dictionary, purpose is defined as “intention” and hope is to desire with the expectation to fulfill or accomplish. In hope, there is complete trust and reliance. Faith also is complete trust and reliance. We look at the Bible definition of faith as it is in the book of Hebrews 11:1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Therefore, we must know that for those who have hope, life must have purpose that must be fulfilled. By the same token, for those who have purpose for life, there must be hope or the desire to fulfill that purpose. Our hope for life and our purpose for life all lie in the hands of our faith in God through Christ. This is evident that our complete trust and reliance is what carries us through in our earthly journey. When life became too strange and seemed unbearable, by faith I asked God what He wanted me to do, what was His purpose for me in life. My hope was built on whatever He would reveal to me. It was rough but with time, I have counted it all joy.
When life seems fair and beautiful, we must be grateful for that fairness and beauty. We should never prize anything more highly that the value of each day. Our lifestyle gives us our value for each day we see. When you wake up on a given day, you realize that you had briefly forgotten the troubles of this world. You had a good dream and a sound sleep. You had gone to an unknown world of peace. You are well rested. That is to assume that you had a peaceful night. As you opened your eyes, you could still perceive the fairness and beauty of life. Around and about you, your body tells you that everything is well and everyone is fine. What would you do? Whatever your conscience may tell you, just remember, that “life so fair and beautiful” should not be taken for granted. It is then time to say gratitude and praise to your Maker.
Each day that we see is a given grace from God. It is a favor that we did not deserve because of our sinful nature, but God allows us to see each day as He wills. Sometime, someday in life, one might wake up and sense that something strange had taken place around him or her. Something has changed. Things are no longer looking the way they used to. You see yourself helpless. It might have been a gradual or sudden change. It could have been a spiritual, mental, or physical change affecting you directly or indirectly. You realize that “Life is no longer fair and beautiful.”
What do you do? Whatever your conscience may tell you, just remember, that “Life is no longer fair and beautiful” should not be taken for granted. It is then time to say gratitude and praise to your Maker.
What I am trying to say here is that no situation in life should ever be overlooked. In every situation, we must turn things over to God, our Maker. He knows everything that is beyond our understanding.
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I have always been asked the question, “How did you do it? How did you survive? How did you raise such wonderful children?” As a young couple, my husband and I never knew how to answer those questions. We always looked at each other and smiled whenever someone asked. After he passed away, I still encountered the same questions. I was not able to answer these questions because sadly enough, I had taken things for granted. I could not count my blessing
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For those who are battling with Life’s storms or if you are on the verge of losing hope, this book is written to motivate and inspire you to ignite your praying powers. Fear not for you have not been given the spirit of fear. In times of adversity, even Christians forget the promises of our heavenly father, “I will never forsake you.” From the diary and perspective of a widow, find out how Dr. Lilian I. Asomugha discloses her close walk with her maker, using her experiences to encourage others. Through faithful prayers, believing and trusting in God, she was able to turn her adversity into advantage and her obstacles became her challenging opportunities to succeed in her quest. Her experiences and those of others that she encountered go beyond doubt to prove that prayer works and that in every adversity, God plants seeds of equal or greater benefit – for those that trust Him. Dr. Lilian I. Asomugha was born and raised by Christian parents in Following the sudden death of her husband in 1994, the emptiness and hopelessness of adversity prompted her determination to be the best single parent for her children and to reach out to the afflicted. Her passion to share the goodness of God in times of adversity is her strength. As an entrepreneur, a Leader, motivational writer/speaker, this widow and dynamic mother of four children has founded and co-founded several non-profit support groups. She has also co-founded and supported Motherless Children’s Homes in
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Dr. Lilian I. Asomugha was born and raised by Christian parents in
Following the sudden death of her husband in 1994, the emptiness and hopelessness of adversity prompted her determination to be the best single parent for her children and to reach out to the affected. Her passion to share the goodness of God in times of adversity is her strength.
As an entrepreneur, a Leader, motivational writer/speaker, this widow and dynamic mother of four children has founded and co-founded several non-profit support groups. She has also co-founded and supported Motherless Children’s Homes in