This is a powerful, inspiring, and interesting story of triumph. On a journey of accomplishment overshadowed by challenges and adversity, Gertrude invites readers into her world as she gives an account of how her strong faith in God helped her to triumph over adversity. She refused to allow her humble beginning to limit or define her destiny. Using captivating experiences backed by biblical characters who had their own valley encounters as well as a peep into her prayer life, she shares her story. In spite of the struggles, disappointment, grief, and loss, Gertrude maintained a close relationship with God. She showed how her faith helped her bypass the stresses of life and overcome the challenges. Her strong will to rise above the circumstances that were intended to dehumanize her allowed her to experience the supernatural power of God. She relied on him for inner peace, strength, protection, and direction as she tried to beat the odds and fulfill her purpose. This book will encourage and empower you to accept the things you cannot change and activate your faith to trust God as he is in control of your life.

I have been through various issues in life that often left me broken, discouraged and confused. My life was unfolding before me like a drama. This was both before and after I gave my life to Jesus. But then, the more I walked with God the more I realized how valuable my past experiences were to my current ministry. Through the difficult moments, the message in the book of Psalm 23 became my daily anthem, and I kept wondering, why verse four, which talks of Passing through the Valley of Shadow of Death, was included in the chapter. Through it all, I realized that God did not promise to remove the Valley from our lives. Instead, He committed to walking with us right through it. After I knew this, I began to go through life without fear, and with a high sense of focus and purpose. This book is a product of the experiences that God took me through. It teaches about the various hardships of life and how to go through them without forgetting that God is involved in everything that happens in our lives. God neither sleeps nor slumbers. Nothing passes Him unawares. Think of accidents, acts of terrorism, storms, disease and sickness, or even death, He is very much aware. The question is, are you in Him, or are you outside of Him? If you are not in Him, I challenge you to start by repenting using the prayer to salvation I shared in this book and your life will be safe. One of the key lessons you will learn from this book is how to prepare for the hardships that life will send your way. Secondly, you will learn how receiving Christ Jesus, transforms you into more than a conqueror. Remember, Jesus already won the battle for you long before you started facing it. Jesus went through the same sufferings you are facing today. Just as Jesus was glorified even through the tribulations and sufferings that He went through, you will also be glorified after going through the Valley Experience. As the body of Christ, our promise is that we shall be glorified like Jesus was glorified. Therefore, be encouraged in the knowledge that what you are going through right now cannot be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in you. Read through this book with an open heart, listen to the Holy Spirit speak and you will never be the same again. About the Author Racheal Mahugu is a born again Gospel Minister commissioned by the Master Jesus Christ to preach the good news of salvation to all. She is also a Banker, a Worshiper, a Counselor and a Mother. She is passionate about the welfare of the Nations, the Environment, the Family, and Young People. Racheal would like to see the body of Christ live authentic Christian life full of Integrity, Holiness, Righteousness, Perseverance, Victory and Maturity.

“The most powerful spiritual healer, fixer, teacher on the planet.” —Oprah Winfrey Is it the job you hate but need in order to pay the rent? Is it that relationship that you gave your all to only to end up with a broken heart...again? Perhaps it's your children, a family member, or a life-long friend doing you in, dragging you down, pushing you to the brink. If you are an honorary member of the Black Woman's Suffering Society, you have probably been told that it's all your fault. Or that struggling and suffering is your lot in life. Iyanla Vanzant says, No! Life is an Act of Faith and suffering is optional! Those everyday challenges, obstacles, and dilemmas are what Iyanla calls "valleys." As bad as they may seem, there is a purpose or, as Iyanla says, "There is so much value in the valley." If you've ever been disappointed, betrayed, rejected, abandoned, or just plain old scared to let go, then you've been or may still be in a valley. Iyanla knows—she's been there and on a bad day she's still there, but now she shares the way out with you.

Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling.