God’s Hand in My Story: From Heartache to Blessing

• By candidasullivan
• February 19, 2025
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When I was a little girl, I wanted a story to explain my scars. Whenever someone asked me what happened to my hands, I wished from the deepest places in my heart that God would give me a beautiful story to share. I wanted a story that would turn the pity I glimpsed in their expression into awe.

Back then, I didn’t have an explanation. I didn’t understand everything, so I didn’t know how to respond. All I knew to say was God made me this way.

Yesterday, I thought about my story and how God has blessed me to share it with hundreds of thousands worldwide. It made me cry as I went over some of my stories to prepare for my upcoming speaking events. What a story He has given me!

God is woven so beautifully and intricately through my life story. My precious Lord never forgets a prayer or fails to give me the desires of my heart. Time and time again, He has created a way for me when it seemed impossible.

Regardless of the times I have shared my stories, I still get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes as I share God’s goodness.

He spared me, saved me, changed me, redeemed me, molded me, inspired me, encouraged me, favored me, strengthened me, guided me, forgave me, and loved me through every part of the journey. God believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

Sweet friends, He never left me. When I was depressed, teetering toward the edge of being disabled, God stayed right with me and encouraged me. In the deepest, darkest parts of my life God gave me HOPE.

My story is as unique as my scars. It is filled with adversity, pain, numerous challenges to overcome, and so many blessings. Throughout it all, there is one commom thing that is always present: HOPE.

As long as we have hope, we can endure the hardships, and fight through the battles. Hope goes beyond reality. I don’t think we can have faith without hope. But when we have them both, anything is possible.

If you would like for me to share my story at your event, please email me at candidasullivan@yahoo.com. I’d love to share how God turns my heartaches into blessings.

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