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Notable Quotes from each “Pearl”

Chapter 1: Beauty for Ashes by Eunice V. Johnson

I can now say that true transformation has occurred—what was before has been changed into something very new– not by an exercise of my will power or by my power to withstand temptations, but by the transforming application of the Truth of God’s Word and His great love apprehending me, His beloved!  Yes, He has given me beauty for ashes…. that He may be glorified!

Chapter 2:  Christ’s Redeeming Love by Karen Haskell

God created us to be His glory moving about the earth.  So, in sharing this testimony, my desire is that in my story you will see God’s glory and that it will draw you closer to the Father.  It’s not only who we are today, but what God has brought us out of that glorifies Him.

Chapter 3:  The Keys by Diana Beatty

Forgiving those who have hurt us severs the power the other person has over us either in the present or the past.  Forgiveness not only affects our emotions but our physical and spiritual self and it is our first step in showing love to ourselves.  To love oneself when no one else seems to is a monumental undertaking, but it begins with forgiveness.  

Chapter 4:  Redemption by Melody Wilson

…….I realized that I had been resisting God and fighting Him out of fear.  I then surrendered everything to Him.   My prayer was, “God I give my life to you totally and completely, because I know that I cannot make much of it on my own.  I know that whatever You do with me will be better than this.”

Chapter 5:  Hearing the Voice of Truth by Amber J. Whatley

All my life I have struggled with surrendering to God.  I have been a stubborn, self-sufficient person.  I have run away from him, seeking other things to fill me up besides God.  I have avoided him and ignored him, tried to have a relationship with some other god, made myself God, made other people God, made things God, and found that none of it could give me what I needed.  I needed a redeemer, a comforter, a healer, and the one true sovereign God.

Chapter 6:  This Is Your Wake-up Call by Debra A. Newell

The Lord has transformed me into a different woman today than the one I was seven years ago.  The process was not an easy one, as I did not initially trust anyone or anything.  Step by step, day by day, the Lord increased my faith and trust in Him.  It is an amazing testament to the Lord’s love for me, and for each of us.  Not only that, but how totally awesome God is to be able to accomplish this work in me, and for anyone who asks.  

Chapter 7:  Many Blessings by Carolyn K. Metcalf

There was no doubt when we surveyed our vehicle at the accident impound lot, that we three had survived a fatal accident.  The Lord truly blessed us with a miracle in saving our lives that day.  We felt the Lord saved us because He had kingdom work He wanted us to do for Him, but we didn’t know what it was at that time.