Exclusively Chosen…
my journey to purpose
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Chapter 4
Accept What God Allows
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. —Isaiah 61:3 (KJV)
The level of concern surrounding my recovery triggered a spike of self-doubt. One reason was because I had plans—big plans—and my plans did not include a life-threatening virus that almost killed me. Trust me, I get that life is filled with uncertainty and that some things are just out of our control. I literally did everything within my power to protect myself as well as my family from the sting of this virus. Despite my best efforts, I still fell victim to the COVID virus. As you may imagine, the road to recovery has been a daily fight of faith. Upon leaving the hospital, I had high expectations that my body and mind would quickly heal and I would be back to my old self in no time. As time passed, it became clear that I would not bounce back as quickly as I had imagined. In fact, due to the severity of my condition, I fell within the 10 percent bracket, according to the estimates, of individuals experiencing long-term health issues after contracting the COVID virus. While most reported recovery time from COVID-19 between two and three weeks, my battle was far from over. Nevertheless, when I decided to share my story, I wanted to spread the message of hope to as many as possible. It’s important we realize that no matter how helpless and hopeless we may feel, God has not forgotten us. I know it may be hard to wrap your head around everything that has happened or is happening to you, but I want you to know that God will never leave you or forsake you.
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About the Book
In February of 2021, author Toni Dudley-Peterson was happy with the life she had created and built for herself. She was an overachiever with a strong type-A personality that fit nicely into the ways of corporate America. Dudley-Peterson thought she was in control of her destiny, but she soon learned otherwise.
She suffered a stroke induced by Covid-19 and had a near-death experience that rendered her helpless and hopeless. Her journey to recovery hasn’t been easy. In Exclusively Chosen, she narrates her story, telling how she understood God was in complete control, and he was shifting her into her purpose.
Buoyed by scripture, Dudley-Peterson chronicles her challenges, thoughts, and experiences throughout her spiritual and physical journey. She’s grateful to be living, and by faith, God gave her the approval and courage to share her story.
About the Author
Toni D. Peterson has worked as a clinical researcher for the past two decades. She lives in a suburb of Georgia with her husband (Shaun) and son (Nicholas). When not authoring books, she also writes medical documents, enjoys interior design wallpaper, and cuddles with her dog (CoCo).
Although, a first-time author, Toni believes the spirit of the living God will lead you to the contents of this book. All the while, He is pursuing and guiding you to the freedom found only in Christ Jesus.