Carla Bonita - Program Founder/Executive Direct

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

I'm so sick of hearing this I could just scream!!!

We hear it all of the time…God has an amazing plan for your life! But what exactly does that mean? What plan are they talking about? How do you find out more about this plan and how will it change your life?

I can tell you from experience that it takes more than walking by faith and quoting scriptures to connect to that plan!

With a unique life story made up of a myriad of challenges and hardship, my passion for empowering those who have a faith based foundation, emerged from my own tumultuous journey.

As I struggled to find my place in life I endured much unexpected hardship. I was a great distance away from that trusting girl who sold out to Christ at an early age.

I was always very active in my local church, with much enthusiasm, commitment and dedication. I gave much to others, yet it seemed as if the God I was so excited to serve did not feel the same about me.

Over time I became weary, despondent and straight disconnected. I went through the motions of attending church, remaining as an active servant and even graduating from the school of ministry. But the more I did to establish my Christian walk, the darker my life became. Finally I gave up! I made the decision that I would no longer serve or love a God that did not love me back. So I walked away...

He's married to the backslider...Jeremiah 3:14

When I walked away from God I did not realize that breaking that covenant would be so complicated. You see when you love somebody and they try to leave you; you'll do just about anything to get them back! Most of us would fight to the very end to keep from losing that love. So as much as I tried to move on with my life I could not. He followed me everywhere! But I still resisted.

I was angry with God for the disappointments and what appeared to be a string of broken promises. The life that I envisioned and the life that I was actually living, were a million miles apart!

Although I walked away from God, I was not out there running wild and living loose! It was the exact opposite. I retreated. I did not socialize anymore. I stayed to myself. I had a heart for God, so that made it very hard for me to understand why He allowed me to suffer so much pain, loss and disappointment.

To be continued...