Stories shape us and make us who we are; whether those stories are positive or negative, they all impact who we become. If our traumatic stories start early in life, they influence our thoughts, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with the world.
It is often difficult to see anything positive from those traumatic stories or anything that we can share to help those around us.
In Overcomer, the contributing writers have not only permitted themselves to heal from their past, but they are using their stories as an aid to help others overcome.
Embedded in each story are hope and more hope, grace, tenacity and determination. The stories are diverse as each writer is different. However, their courage and strength of character connect the accounts and weave together a beautiful tapestry of strength and courage.
Their determination will inspire you to reach higher, dream bigger and hold on even when things appear hopeless.
As you read, you will come away feeling like David did in 2 Samuel 22:30 "For by thee have I run through a by my God have I leaped over a wall."
We hope that as you read, you will become encouraged to notice places in your life where you are overcoming and continue to challenge any negative voice that suggests otherwise.