Today I sold my wedding ring.

Yes, I needed the money and yes I needed to let go of the past, so I could move to the future that God has for me.

A future free of abuse, anger and fear. To a future full of hope, joy and God's infinite love. Today I let go of a way of seeing myself and I now see myself as God sees me, his precious child.

Today I love myself because, I know the love of Christ. Today I treat myself with respect and I am free from the bondage of my food addiction. Today, I can see myself as His messenger, because of the love and compassion I have been shown.

I am not a victim of others or myself any more. I know that the love Christ has taught me is how to love myself with patience, compassion and so very often a sense of humor. I am clear of my worthiness. I am clear that I am loved.

Today as I stood in the jeweler's office, I asked him to pray with me. He was a believer and easily held his hand out for me to hold on to. I prayed for forgiveness for myself and for my ex-husband. I prayed that we both continue to heal and seek His truth. It was a moment that I know, God heard my plea, as I felt His love envelope me. A sense of peace came over me as I cried tears of pain, joy and surrender to God's love.

God is working powerfully. He hears our prayers and will make us anew as we open our hearts to him.

Everything that broken wedding ring represented is now healed. It's missing stone, it's scratched surface, no longer represent me. I am not broken, I am whole within God.

For so many years I stayed in the marriage praying it would be peaceful. I twisted and contorted myself, thinking I could do something to change my angry husband. When I left on a night of violence, I knew that only God could change him.

As I began to realize my self worth as I lost a ton of weight, I began to see myself for who I am. I began to see what God wanted me doing. Helping others to turn their lives over to him. Turning to Him for everything.

Today I struggle financially and yet I know I will never be hungry, I will never be homeless. I will always have God's love. I may not have the lovely home I once had, but tonight I am safe! Tonight I know the love of God! Tonight I know Christ!