Walking In ALOHA

Between that lonely evening in the hospital, the cab ride home, and my final escape, this is where I learned the vital lesson that is in this book, Walking in ALOHA: Five Steps to Living Your God-Potential Life. God gave it to me; now I will share it with you. How did I go from a life of domestic abuse to walking in ALOHA? It wasn't easy; it took me years of working things out, many hours on my face in tears crying out to God, and times when I thought I couldn't do it, but I now know it can be done. Philippians 4:13 (NLT) says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." It is possible to live the life God intended you to live. Despite your past and the pain you've endured, no matter what, God can turn what was meant for evil into good. He did it for me, and I know He can do it for you. For many years, people around me—my pastors and friends—have told me that I need to write down my testimony and put it out for others to read. They have said that it could seriously help someone. My testimony could provide hope and encouragement to someone going through similar experiences. When Pat Quinn, a world-renowned speaking coach, heard my story, he said, “There’s someone out there waiting for your book, for your story, and for every moment that you hold on to it and do not get it out to the world, that someone is not being helped.” I have always shied away from the idea, not wanting to expose myself to judgment or criticism, but after confirmation after confirmation, I knew that I needed to do something. I needed to write this book, not just for me but also for others. The day God gave me the idea to write this book, I thought that it was ridiculous and that it would never happen. Well, “the devil is a liar!” So though it took me many years to realize that what God wanted to say through me was essential and needed to be written, I finally gave it all to God and surrendered. It was no longer my call; I had to act in obedience and complete this book. I carefully combed through every word to ensure that what was written was correct and accurate and that my words would not lead anyone astray but lead them to Christ. True freedom is found at the foot of the cross when we surrender it all. I would have never come this far or even be writing such a book if it wasn't for me surrendering it all at the cross at Calvary. So here it is, Walking in ALOHA: Five Steps to Living Your God-Potential Life. I've written what I learned in my walk with God and how ALOHA brought me to the life I'm living now. Walking in ALOHA isn't one and done. It's something that you must keep reminding yourself of and keep walking in every day. Like any other path in life, if you're not careful, you could veer off track and fall back to what the Lord has called you out of. The road to ruin is not a broad line you can cruise through over time; it's a fine line that can be crossed instantly. So as you read and review the worksheets, be kind to yourself, stay in constant prayer, and recognize your path. You are walking in ALOHA. It takes time and patience. You are not on this journey alone; you have a community that's walking with you, and most of all, you have the Holy Spirit inside you to guide you. Walking in ALOHA: Five Steps to Living Your God-Potential Life will be that tool to help guide you into living that life God intended you to have. No more fear, no more doubt, living the God-fident life you were created for. Will it be perfect? No, it won't, but you will find that you were placed here for a purpose, for such a time as this. All the "stuff” you've gone through didn't defeat or define you, but you overcame it, and now you will stand on top of it and use it to rise. What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn to good. Genesis 50:20 (NLT) says, “You intended it to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” E Komo Mai —welcome to your journey !