♕Today's Promise: “Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away. For your royal Husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for He is your Lord.” Psalm 45: 10-11
Alina, how did your Restoration Journey actually begin?
It started 3 months ago that God enlightened me and guided me after a fast to leave my parent's house after a few months of separation and return to the city where I lived with Damien. I went to live with a relative for a few months and then 3 months after a lot of prayer and the hand of God, Damien told me “you can go back home”. I was very afraid to be here because of past experience, but my Heavenly Husband whispered in my ear, “trust me” and if I do I don't trust anyone else but Him. He is the provider, the love of my life. Damien and I separated about 6 months ago. I left him. I went with my parents to another country and it was very difficult. I thought I was the victim but thank God I found this ministry and it taught me how foolish, disobedient and self-righteous I was. Demanding and also wanting to control everything. We went to church, but I did not have a relationship with God. It was only on Sundays, but here I met Him differently and I realized that I destroyed my home.
How did God change your situation, Alina, as you sought Him wholeheartedly?
God was changing the heart of Damien and mine. My Heavenly Husband gave me this verse: “Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away. For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” Psalm 45: 10-11. And many others that kept me afloat.
What principles, from God's Word (or through our resources), did the Lord teach you during this trial, Alina?
The Courses, the Devotionals, the Encourager, everything has been a great blessing.
What were the most difficult times that God helped you through, Alina?
There have been several. One was when Damien got angry and told me to pay him back for the plane ticket that he bought me and that he wanted me far away. He didn't love me and it was all a mistake that I should look for a lawyer and arrange for the custody of my child.
Alina, what was the "turning point” of your restoration?
Keeping quiet is very difficult for me so I ask my Heavenly Husband to help me with my tongue daily. To help me not to fight and agree. Not to argue or try to be right. Not to be silly and to be obedient to Damien and more to my Heavenly Husband and bring everything I feel, all my pain and my thoughts to my Heavenly Husband to know that He is in control and seeks to be by His side always.
Tell us HOW it happened, Alina? Did your husband just walk in the front door? Alina, did you suspect or could you tell you were close to being restored?
After a crisis Damien told me to come home and I told him it was fine. I was very scared but I trusted my Heavenly Husband. There are many tests and many things but I trust God, in His love, would help that Damien’s words wouldn't hurt me. There are many tests and the enemy brings painful things that I can only give them to God.
Would you recommend any of our resources in particular that helped you, Alina?
All the courses and the books. Right now, I am taking the Abundant Life Course and I hope to continue learning and fall more in love with Him.
Would you be interested in helping encourage other women, Alina?
Yes
Either way, Alina, what kind of encouragement would you like to leave women with, in conclusion?
Don't see how your situation could be any better. Go to God and just keep your eyes on Him!
