How it all began...and where it may be going.

By Anonymous
Encouragement for Women began as a monthly email newsletter.  I felt it was a sort of job given to me by the Lord, to encourage my friends through this newsletter.  Slowly, over time I gained new friends and added them to my email list.  

As in almost everything we do, the Lord uses it for His good.  Many times over I have felt like this was an exercise in faith for me.  A way to voice my heart and hear from the Lord as I typed it out.  I have enjoyed sharing my experiences in the hopes that it will draw other women, regardless of age and circumstance to rely on God in the hope of Jesus Christ.

The monthly email newsletter grew into this blog, which you now are a part of.  I will possibly never know how many women it may encourage, but my heart's prayer is that it is many, many women.  

Overtime it will change as the Lord directs and as needs come up.  It will be exciting to see how it all unfolds.  Thank you for being patient with me and the limited amount of time I can devote to this blog.


All for God's glory!
Elizabeth Garcia

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