In a blink of an eye...

Over the past year or so, I have been trying to focus on my spiritual journey but my last environment would not allow me to. I was too distracted, there was a lot of negativity and a lot of other things that occurred. No matter how much I've tried, I ended up finding myself not fully placing God first. Recently my environment did a complete 180. At first it was so hard trying to adjust because I was use to certain things in my life.

I found myself stressed, sad, hurt, lost and hopeless. I kept a smile on my face but deep down, I was broken! Over the past 2 months, I have been fully dedicating myself to The Lord by attending bible study over the phone, reading my bible daily, changing the way I think and making myself better. I have been taking baby steps and I have seen so much progress in this short amount of time. I have three people (besides my two grandmothers) who have seen a tremendous change in me.

They are all amazed at the growth and progress I have accomplished! They knew the situation I was in and what I was going through, but I allowed myself to get closer to God and He did exactly what He said He would do. He drew near to me and the feeling is so amazing!! So many things have been happening for me! I feel so much happier than I have been in the last year or two.

I am much more focused because I do not have those distractions and I can FULLY focus on Victoria. My name is so powerful. Not only does it carry royalty behind it, it stands strong because without the "IA", I am Victory! I won because I decided to follow God and put Him first! I was trying to please man and I failed at that.

We must understand that God is a jealous God. He does not want ANYONE before Him, not even our children. If we put Him first in our lives, He will then bless us with everything we need and want. I see nothing but great things ahead of me. I've always been optimistic even in my last environment, but now--the tunnel vision just got clearer!

I am so ready for the new beginning God has in store for me! The more and more I learn about Him and His word, the more rest I feel over my spirit. He has taken me, remade me and molded me again! He keeps me safe every single day, and my health has always been in tact. In a blink of an eye...my life has changed for the better.

I have a wonderful bestfriend of 12yrs and I love her with all my heart. My lady I do bible study with is so supportive of me and has my best interest at heart. I couldn't ask for a better life right now. Although, some things I will miss and some memories I will continue to hold dear to me.

As far as the past, the past is the past and everything that was in it! I have a new destination God is taking me too and I have to stay vigilant, and focus on His plan. His plan is for me to fulfill my purpose and I am doing it day by day. No matter how big or little the task is, I am taking steps and that is what matters most. The only man I need in my life is God, and He will bless me with the RIGHT man that I am suppose to be with.

Somebody who loves Him first, then he will love me!There is no need for me to search or look! I just want you all to know...what ever it is you're going through, please give it to God. Make the decision to put Him first and watch how things unexpectedly start to shift for you!

I am a witness of this! Where I am at now, I had no idea I would be here and this is ONLY THE BEGINNING! So much more to come and I am super excited to see this journey He leads me on. Come with me...we are all in this together. Any burdens you may carry, give it to The Lord and He will give you rest!

I love you all and I want you to stay faithful, prayerful and grateful!

~Victoria Monique