Amanda's Story: Overcoming Molestation & Depression
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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.
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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
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Smashwords Edition
Copyright © 2014 Amanda Ferguson
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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.