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Mia Ball's avatar

Thank you Ann. I struggled for years to find myself. Being in a family with multiple religions and faiths was very confusing to me. I knew there was a higher power, I just didn't know which one it was. It took me a long time to realize it was Jesus that I needed. I followed Him until the death of my second husband. I blamed Him for his death and I turned my back on Him. Years later I realized He never left me. I am a Bible believing Christian. I have no religion but I have 1 faith, 1 Lord, and 1 baptism. He is the lamp at my feet and the light of my path

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Amen Mia and beautifully stated. Thank you for sharing your heart. God has taken me from the pits I dug for myself, and now my story is used in Christian coaching empowering others to stop living defeated and live one day at a time with God's grace. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Juli Warner's avatar

Love your poem. Such an interesting life journey.

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Juliann! It has at that. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Juli Warner's avatar

Merry

Christmas Anne!

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Tuesday Creations's avatar

When I read this poem and got to the word "pastoring", I thought, "Yes! That is Anne's gift!" You share your love of Jesus so openly and lead people toward that love. I know God will continue to use you in shining His light in the world.

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Cathey! That’s my hope and prayer as God continues to open doors and teach me a few things along the way! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Elizabeth de Pancorvo's avatar

What powerful words that show us how Faith can be a guide in the most difficult moments ❤

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Elizabeth! Faith put into action and trusting God to lead is what it has been. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Linda Jane Brown's avatar

I love your poem Anne as it tells a story of overcoming and victory. Thank you for sharing and blessings to you this Christmas season. ❤️🤗🙏

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Linda! You never know how God will and can use your story for such a much greater purpose. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Karen Howells's avatar

Beautiful Anne. And the fruits of your gifts are grace to others

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Karen! I have learned a lot and still learning of course, but I feel certain this is the path God has for me right now. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Debbie Brooks's avatar

This is beautiful Anne, and so happy you could share with us. What a teacher you have become to us. I know now in grief I have to live one day at a time. Merry Christmas with many blessings🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄🎄

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Anne Wooten's avatar

Thank you Debbie! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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