Being called by God

Being called by God" often manifests as a deep, inner conviction or strong desire to dedicate your life to a higher purpose, usually accompanied by a sense of peace and clarity about a specific path to follow, often involving serving others, living according to spiritual values, and actively engaging with your faith through prayer and scripture study; it can feel like a strong pull towards a particular mission or area of service, even if it isn't immediately clear what that looks like. 

Key characteristics of being called by God:

A sense of purpose: Feeling a deep understanding that your life has a greater meaning beyond personal pursuits. 

Inner peace and clarity: Experiencing a sense of knowing, even when facing uncertainty, about the direction you should take. 

Strong desire to serve others: Feeling compelled to help others and make a positive impact on the world. 

Increased devotion to prayer and scripture study: A growing desire to deepen your relationship with God through prayer and studying religious texts. 

Alignment with your gifts and talents: Recognizing natural abilities that can be used to fulfill your calling. 

Confirmation through community: Receiving encouragement and support from others who recognize your potential calling

Journey to Divine Love

 Fontessa's Journey to Divine Love

In a small, forgotten town nestled between mountains and rivers, Fontessa Harris, a fiercely independent young woman, grapples with her perception of love and worth. Raised in a broken home, she lost her parents at a young age and was thrust into the harsh realities of life alone. The void of familial love left her emotionally guarded, hardened by betrayal and disappointment. As she maneuvers through the complexities of adulthood, Fontessa often wonders, "Who really loves you in this thing called life?"

Amidst the struggle, Fontessa encounters an elderly woman named turtle blue, who becomes a mentor and unwavering support. turtle blue,a devout woman filled with wisdom about faith and love, introduces Fontessa to the concept that true love emanates from God. As Fontessa spends time with turtle blue,she begins to hear stories of divine love, compassion, and unconditional acceptance that transform her perspective on relationships.

One evening, feeling particularly lost, Fontessa wanders to a serene hilltop overlooking her town. As she gazes at the stars, Fontessa feels a profound sense of connection to something greater than herself. In that moment of vulnerability, she silently cries out to God, reflecting on her loneliness and longing for familial love. To her surprise, she receives a vision—a comforting warmth envelops her, and for the first time, she feels a tenderness that transcends her hardened heart. She realizes that God is the father and mother she never had, and in that understanding, she begins to soften.

Fontessa’s journey doesn’t come without challenges. Confronted by her past traumas, she struggles to let go of the bitterness that has defined her life. But with turtle blue,guidance and her newfound understanding of divine love, Fontessa begins to heal. She learns that love is not just about receiving; it’s also about giving. She starts to engage with her community, fostering connections with neighbors and helping those in need, which brings her the fulfillment she so desperately sought.

As the seasons change, Fontessa’s heart continues to blossom. She writes letters of gratitude to God, expressing her newfound love and appreciation for the family that she has found through faith and service to others.

In a pivotal moment, she helps organize a community event aimed at uniting the townsfolk, many of whom also suffer from feelings of isolation and neglect. As she facilitates support and love within the community, Fontessa sees reflections of her journey in others, realizing that love, like God, manifests in many forms.

Ultimately, Fontessa confronts her past, forgiving those who hurt her and embracing her true self—vulnerable but supported by the loving presence of God. As she stands atop that hill once again, she no longer feels empty; instead, she feels overflowing with divine love. In her heart, she knows that love comes from God, and it is through experiencing and sharing that love that she has truly begun to live.

Themes:

The transformative power of divine love

Forgiveness and healing from past trauma

The importance of community and connection

Self-discovery and vulnerability

The journey from hardship to hope through faith

Quest for love stands as a timeless theme

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, the quest for love stands as a timeless theme that transcends cultures, eras, and personal experiences. We often find ourselves seeking love in myriad places—through relationships, friendships, and achievements—yet, the essence of authentic love often eludes us. In a world where affection can sometimes feel conditional or fleeting, many turn to a more profound source: the divine. The belief that true love comes from God invites us to explore the nature of love in its purest form—unconditional, everlasting, and transcendent. This article delves into the idea that our understanding of love can only be fully illuminated through a relationship with the divine, and how this journey can transform our perspectives and experiences of love in everyday life. Join us as we unpack the profound implications of divine love and how it guides us in recognizing the genuine connections that shape our lives.

Fontessa's Journey Home

Fontessa sat in the corner of the dimly lit café, cradling her lukewarm cup of coffee.

The rain tapped lightly on the windowpane, its rhythm mirroring the storm that raged inside her heart.

Once again, she found herself lost in thought, her mind wandering through

the abyrinth of her past—a past tinged with heartache, abandonment, and the hollow echoes

of love that never truly existed.

As a girl, Fontessa had been a dreamer, believing in fairy tales and knights in shining armor. She longed for love, for that perfect connection that would fill the void she felt deep within. With each new relationship, she hoped that this time would be different, that this time a man would see her worth. But one by one, they faded like autumn leaves, leaving her with nothing but bruises—both visible and invisible.

Her heart had been broken more times than she could count. Each disappointment chipped away at her spirit, convincing her that perhaps love was never meant for someone like her. The last relationship had been the hardest to bear, a whirlwind of passion that turned toxic in an instant. He had promised her the world, only to dismantle her piece by piece. The nights he drowned her in guilt and words wrapped in anger echoed in her mind like a haunting refrain.

Fontessa recalled the moment she hit rock bottom. It was a dreary Saturday afternoon. She found herself sitting on the floor of her empty apartment, tears cascading down her cheeks, the world outside shrouded in gray. It was then that she whispered a prayer, her voice trembling, “God, if you’re there, please help me. I can’t do this anymore.”

As the days turned into weeks, she began to rebuild the fragile shards of her life. She attended a local church, where she listened to the stories of redemption and renewal. In those sacred halls, she discovered hope—the kind of hope that her past had attempted to extinguish. She sat in the back pew, leaning into the words of grace that flowed from the pastor’s lips. With every sermon, she felt the weight of her burdens begin to lift, like a fog dissipating under the warm embrace of the sun.

Fontessa started to understand that her journey was not about finding love in the arms of another but about embracing the love that already existed within her—a divine love that was waiting to fill the void she had tried so desperately to fill with fleeting affections. Slowly, she surrendered her past to God, relinquishing her search for validation from men who only sought to hurt her. Instead, she poured her heart into her faith, learning to see herself through the eyes of her Creator.

Days turned into months, and the ache of her past began to soften. Fontessa rediscovered joys long forgotten—she painted, filling canvas after canvas with vibrant colors that danced like her newfound spirit. She volunteered at a local shelter, offering her hand to those who felt just as lost as she once had.

The more she filled her life with the goodness of God, the more she felt His love wrap around her like a warm embrace. Each time the memories of sorrow threatened to drown her, she would remind herself of the truth: that she was not defined by her past, but by the strength she had gained from it. With every day that passed, the shadow of abandonment lessened, giving way to light.

One evening, while worshiping in the quiet of her room, Fontessa felt a profound sense of peace wash over her. It was in that moment she understood that love—true love—was never meant to be found in others but in a relationship with God. She lifted her hands in surrender, tears streaming down her face, releasing the burdens she had carried for so long.

“Thank you, God,” she whispered, her heart full of gratitude. “For loving me when I felt unlovable. For filling the void that I tried to fill on my own.”

As she drifted into a restful sleep that night, she knew that while the scars of her past would always remain, they no longer held the power to define her. Fontessa had found the love she had been searching for all along. And in that realization, she could finally begin to heal.

There was a vibrant dawn awaiting her, a life renewed. Fontessa stepped out into the world with a heart brimming with hope, ready to embrace whatever came next, knowing she was deeply and irrevocably loved.

When we make the decision to 'let go and let God'

When we make the decision to 'let go and let God' we are giving up the control that we presume to have over a given situation in our life. We are kneeling at the Cross and giving God full reign over our lives. Coming into a mindset that we are not in control but God is can be scary when we don't know Him intimately.

The Bible teaches that God is in control of all things, including evil, and that he has supreme authority and absolute power: 

Ephesians 1:11: "God works all things according to the counsel of his will" 

Hebrews 2:8: God left nothing outside of his control 

Genesis 50:20: Joseph says that God meant evil against him, but God meant it for good 

Deuteronomy 10:14: "To the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it

When we release control we give it back to GOD so now we can move in peace

Fontessa Parence

Relationship with God

Having a relationship with God means having constant communication with Him – like you would to a person you are in a relationship with. It also means growing in faith as you get to know God deeper through the Bible. The Bible is one of the many ways God speaks to you.

God will accept us as we are but, we are required to change

Ephesians 4:20-24 (NIV)

You were taught, with regard to your former way

of life, to put off your old self,

which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude

of your minds; and to put on the new self, created

to be like God in true righteousness and holiness

Psalm 29:11 AMP

11 The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength

to His people; the Lord will bless

His people with peace. to accept the things I cannot change; courage to

change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

God loves and accepts you regardless of your current situation or flaws,

he also expects you to strive for

personal growth and actively work towards positive change in your life,

aligning yourself more closely with his will. 

Key points to remember:

Unconditional love:

God's acceptance is not contingent on your actions

or perfection; he loves you as you are. 

Transformation through grace:

While God accepts you where you are, he also desires t

o work within you to bring about

positive change through his grace. 

Personal responsibility:

Although God's love is unconditional, it doesn't negate

the need for personal effort to grow and improve. 

Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern

of this world, but be transformed by the

Falling down the ladder isn't the challenge

Falling sometime is for your own good. You may lose a lot while you are falling but being thankful that you are alive and given a second chance to try again. Sometimes you fall get right back up and operate in the same way and so you are taken back down a road of falling again. 

I was once that young women falling down that ladder straight to the bottom with no one's hand out to catch me. See for me I was one that had to go through it before I listen. I had no one really in my life being put out the home as a young teen left me open to all kinds of attacks that happen to me. So before you judge,well" shall I say never judge because you never know the story. 

I needed my mother and father but because I thought I was grown they decided to treat me as such an give me a lesson in life that almost killed me. Having babies out of wedlock being in relationships with boys. I would like to reach out to my young women. Who is going to teach our young women? I have been through so much and to be alive is a blessing from God. Coming soon many books that I am going to write and I pray that I am at least able to help one young women or even one young man. 

Just because you have fallen doesn't mean you are stuck there. Get up no matter how hard and try again.

It doesn't matter how many times you fall, how many times you failed in the pass, what matters is what you do when you get back up. Don't let the judgement of others stop you from climbing up the ladder. 

Fontessa Parence

Teachable moment

 My Daughters teachable moment. 

She had an assignment at school and she had to write a special essay , not sure what the essay was about. She researched and studied and wrote her paper. She received positive criticism from the teach in regards to changes that needed to be made. This brought my daughter to anger and she came to me upset and was ready to give the teacher a piece of her mind. My daughter explained to me that her teacher felt that she used what she studied and combined it all on the paper and she could tell that it was not her words and requested her to redo the assignment.  My daughter was furious wanting me to say something to the teacher or do something about it. I sat and thought what I was going to say to the teacher and how my daughter felt so belittled about the assignment that she completed. See ''my daughter loves writing and reading just like I do. When she completes anything in life especially school she gives it her all.

I sat and thought about it before I responded. It came to me from God, how to explain to my daughter. Never miss out on a teachable moment. I asked her how did she gather or get Ideas to complete the essay. she said "research" Google. So I asked "did you use some of the material in the essay? She said "yes ", then I went on to explain that you never want to miss a teachable moment. The teacher was not trying to make you feel less than or down your work ,she could of simply given you and F. She responded in what was wrong with the paper so that you can go back and complete the assignment . The teacher not only recognized your work but gave you another chance to show that you can do the assignment with the materials on what needed to be changed about the essay.

I explained to my daughter that is how life works. At times in life we miss the teachable moment because we are into self/flesh responding negatively based off feelings instead of taking the moment to realize that it can be done differently. You can choose to respond negative or positive.  You do have a choice. Never respond when you are angry because you can say and do things that will have a domino effect with consequences that you did not expect. I explained that you must take the opportunity to listen and apply. If you still feel the same way in now the clam atmosphere about the situation now you can respond little more gentle than you would have if you were doing it in anger. Keep God first in all that you do.

Question is, How will you respond to your teachable moment?

Never miss out on a teachable moment.

Fontessa Parence 

High School Diploma at 36 years old

Getting my high school diploma was the happiest and the saddest day of my life. My husband passed away and was not able to see me graduate. 

I set out on a journey attempting to find out how to get my high school diploma. Sharing with my husband Joseph ,ashamed to even tell my husband that I did not graduate high school. God has blessed me to have great jobs yes , I even went back to school to get my medical code and billing certificate and also had some other schooling but I was not satisfied because I knew that in my heart I always wanted to finish school.

My husband did not judge me at all. I got pregnant at a very young age taken out of school. I believe around that time my mother kicked me out of the home, I was a young teen. I started out on such a rough start you will have to buy my book to read more about that. I thought getting my high school diploma was impossible. I was always going through trial and tribulations that I lost focus on myself. I was young ,dumb and stupid. 

Life finally gave me something back that was full of love, joy, peace, kindness, understanding and no judgment. I am talking about my husband. Our relationship was pure an true never met a man like him. My husband was very supportive and pushed me to be great. I was at a peace that I never had before me and my kids were safe. I was in a place that I could pursue and complete without any struggle. 

In order to complete something you must put God first then get to work. 

I made some calls and did some research, nothing, I became frustrated. I did not let that stop me, I was on a mission.  Continued making calls and found this program that let you start where you left off in high school all the way to the 12th grade. Guess what y'all it was free! I did not have to pay anything. Did you hear me free! No loans,no payback just able to focus on school. The same day I called is the same day I started. Instructed to go back to my high school to get my transcripts is all I had to do and I was registered.

I started school the same day. Program was online all on my computer at home. I called my husband he was more excited than me. God is the bomb! I was a straight A student no idea why I thought I was stupid. 

I have reached the end completing the 12th grade. Now it's time to take the big state testing. I had to go to a location for testing, super nervous because I did not want to fail. Finished now I needed to wait on my results. I passed! I passed the state testing but I need some more credits omg! I needed something small to reach my diploma and I was asked to write an essay. I decided to write on determination. Explaining everything going on in my life and why I was so determined on my goal of getting my high school diploma. 

It was not an easy road so many obstacles came my way. I just knew I could not give up. Soon enough a package showed up at my door, with my diploma. I was overwhelmed with excitement because I was proud of myself that I accomplished finishing high school. I was ecstatic about working hard for what I wanted. No matter what obstacle stood in my way I was able to work toward my achievement. 

So get up you can do it and it will happen for you keep God first.

Program is called Graduation Alliance