Not long ago, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to my heart and asked me to go tell others that He is a God of love who will continually bless them and their loved ones throughout their destiny.

Because my love for God means everything to me, I wish I could tell you how elated I am to step up to the plate that God has called me to do for Him.

But that was not always the case,

"To truly glorify God, I've learned that I must be comfortable with my unique past. I know that I could not successfully deal with everything that God wanted me to do until I could successfully deal with everything that I have been uniquely through!"

When God asked me to write this book to tell others about my life, my honor, integrity and faith in God were severely tested. I was not comfortable with bringing up my unique past; it was very personal to me. 

Then one day, the Spirit of God spoke to me and then with clarity of mind, body and spirit.

I started to understand that my faith walk with God is about more then how comfortable I feel about my past history. Now I can glorify God to others because of my unique past.

God is not asking me to edit or candy-coat my life story. He was wants me to include the most intimate, painful, unbearable parts, the fires of adversity!

God wants me to accept my purpose of glorifying Him through many of my life changing moments.

Even though both my parents were both faith-based Christians, I knew that many of my stories of adversity may remind them of the painful moments and may hurt them, including the ones that I never shared with them.

I asked God if I could wait until both my parents were with Him in Heaven.

He said "OK".

God waited...

After a few years went by, God reminded me that both my parents are in his loving care. Then He again asked me if I would tell others about all the unique things that have happened in my life.                                                
                                 
I asked God if I could just wait a little bit longer until my precious child was out of High school.

As only God can do, His spirit reached deep down into the very core of my spiritual Heart, and from that spot He asked me...

"Are You Ashamed of Me?"

I have never heard God say this to me, and I pray I never will again. Instantly tears welled up into both of my eyes. I was literally brought to my knees.

I tried to speak but my voice had no sound. My very being was consumed with such overwhelming sadness.

I had been on a mind-blowing journey, and my pain was very personal to me. I knew I owed everything to God.

I found my voice and responded very meekly, and with total humility. I said; "No, Lord!"

I knew He was bringing me to a spiritual place where He could shape me and work with me.

He asked me, "Did I ever leave you or forsaken you even once?"

Again I said, "No, Lord!"

I became speechless again, as I felt His disappointment in me.

As long as I live, I will never forget what God said to me next.

He said, "You are a Prince of God!"

You have accepted your purpose in life instead of running from it.

Have I always proven to you again and again that if I am with you who can stand against you?

Have I ever wasted one hurt, or one tear in your life?"

And what He said next made everything in my life make complete sense to me.

He simply said, "There is no shame in Victory!""

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on his behalf."                                                                                                                             1 Peter 4:16

Follow me into a world of overwhelming despair and hopelessness, where faith and doubt flourish together as one.

Discover the amazing will of the human spirit to live, no matter how great the obstacles or how extreme the adversity.

Know without a doubt that everything is connected and that there are no such things as accidents or coincidences in our lives.

Learn how our lives and our destinies are shaped by the daily choices that we make, and understand what keeps us from enjoying God's best.

We will see that God cannot break His promises to bless us when we follow the Biblical principals that are outlined in this book.

Join me on a life-changing journey with an awesome God who will give healing, comfort, and hope to those who have experienced heartache, pain, and loss.

Have a deeper, more rewarding and personal relationship with God - knowing that He is not a God of wrath, but a God of unconditional love and forgiveness.

Believe in your heart that you were made unique, and discover what your divine purpose is.

God will help you triumph over every adversity, and lead you to total victory.

Your faith in Him will have you saying,

"God has my back, so bring it on!"

"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."                                                                                                            Psalm 34: 19

God Believes in You

Reverend Michael Cartwright

Godhasmyback.com