When I was in my early 20s, I rushed relationships and wanted to be married for the “whole planning of a wedding thing”. With that in the back of my head, I made a rushed and poor choice for marrying the wrong one for me. This relationship was not so healthy and ended within a year. It was an awful year. I felt alone. I felt isolated. I felt like a failure. I felt not worthy of love. HOWEVER, God guided me towards survival during the darkest time of that year. I am proud to say I am a survivor! I had to tell myself over and over “I am loved, chosen and enough. In every season.” – Adora Wong

As I moved back to my parents, God began to continue to work in me. Little by little I could breathe. I was searching for the Hope I needed that I would be able to fully breathe without anxiety, concern, crying, feeling alone. I found Hope remembering “When I wake up, you are still with me”. -Psalm 139:18. I also had to remember to “Be Brave” -Psalm 31:24.

About year 10 I was able to breathe by being free from my past: emotionally, physically and financially. I believe because I would “Pray Contiually” -1Thessalonians 5:17, I was able to remain with Hope all those years. Reason being, “The LORD stood with me and gave me strength” -2 Timothy 4:17. I am so thankful to be a survivor. I am grateful God gave me Hope so I could Breathe again. Know that you are loved, chosen and enough in the Hope you have been given….. just breathe.

-Em

“Always put your Hope in God” -Hosea 12:6