A Stroke of Love
He Is Who He Says He Is: Father, Savior, Redeemer, and Lover of My Soul
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Anyone who follows Jesus has a story to tell, and every one of those stories has two parts. First is the account of how—perhaps suddenly and dramatically or maybe slowly and subtly—we came to recognize our sinfulness, our need for a Savior, and the truth that Jesus is indeed the Savior of all mankind provided by God. The second part—and it can have many, many chapters—testifies to how God has shown us His love and His faithfulness in personal and powerful ways. I share in the following pages both parts of my story—how I came to name Jesus as my Savior and Lord as well as a chapter (and God has blessed me with many!) showing what He did in my life to show me His love and faithfulness and to reignite my love and passion for Him. Part 1 of this book is my testimony, yet I believe the story gains relevance to everyone as it reveals our Savior’s love and God’s relentless pursuit of the lost. My prayer is that God will use this testimony to help you “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:18-19 NIV). Part 2 of this book—based on a talk I shared at a women’s retreat—tells of a special season in my life, a season when the Lord lovingly interrupted my plans in order to bring me balance and a greater understanding of His sovereignty. My hope is that God will use my story to encourage you to trust Him with all of your heart. Sometimes life can be so full and get so busy that we may forget that we have a heavenly Father who knows what we need even before we ask Him. I believe this is what happened to me, but because of God’s great mercy and love, He allowed me to experience a stroke which He used in a powerful way to bring me back to my First Love. As you read these pages, I pray that you will be inspired to entrust all your cares to God and to live a life completely surrendered to Him. May the LORD open your heart to understand that you are His treasured and beloved creation! May you find your peace and rest in the sovereign care and warm embrace of the Almighty!
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A Stroke of Love reminds you of how deeply loved you are by God and helps you witness our Savior’s love and God’s relentless pursuit of the lost. You will be inspired to entrust all your cares to God and to live a life completely surrendered to Him. My hope is that God will use my story to encourage you to trust Him with all of your heart. Sometimes life can be so full and get so busy that we may forget that we have a heavenly Father who knows what we need even before we ask Him. I believe this is what happened to me, but because of God’s great mercy and love, He allowed me to experience a stroke that He used in a powerful way to bring me back to my First Love, Jesus Christ. No matter what we may experience in this life, we have a heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally and who always wants the best for us. May the Lord open your heart to understand that you are His treasured and beloved creation! May you find your peace and rest in the sovereign care and warm embrace of the Almighty!
About the Author
Jasmine Alvarez has a passion for encouraging women to trust God with all their hearts. She believes in the power of prayer and the daily seeking of God’s will through the Word of God. She enjoys public speaking and encouraging women to see the love and mercy of God. Jasmine has enjoyed serving at her church and being the director of Women’s Bible Studies for a very special season in her life. She is committed to encouraging women to love their husbands and to love their children. She and her husband, Guillermo, have been married for almost thirty years and have three daughters.