Meet Dorothy Christian
After several failed marriages, I have learned many poignant lessons. I have gained the strength to accept that things just didn’t work out. I have accepted that some things were never meant to be, and I have embraced my flaws. You may need to recognize that certain things are just not meant to be, no matter how hard you try. Sometimes, you’re so controlling that letting go feels like a failure. Sometimes you’re the problem and it’s perfectly fine to confess that. None of the men in my life were saved, and I knew it. Still, I married them because I was saved and wanted to live righteous in the eyes of God and the church people. I made a mess of things by marrying to please naysayers and not considering the consequences of my actions.
I survived each poor decision by asking God to help me stick it out because I was committed to my marriage. On August 9, 2021, I let go and let God give my life a new beginning. With this new outlook on life, I look forward to enjoying every day like it is my last. I serve the people of God by feeding the homeless and beautifying His people from the inside out at the Beauty for Ashes Boutique. Always remember to fast and pray for every situation, good or bad. It’s the only way. I share this as someone recovering from years of looking for love in all the wrong places who ultimately lost their identity.
From our first conversation, I sensed a level of urgency in Evangelist Dorothy Christian that I hadn’t encountered before. I could tell that there was something about writing this book that was important to her. I have helped many people write books, but Dorothy’s transparency and willingness to be an active part of each process impacted me in a way that I’ll never forget. For years, I’ve tried to teach people the importance of purpose and timing. When I met Dorothy, she embodied the understanding like a star student. The way she expressed the life lessons learned while losing love humbled me in a way I’ll never forget.
I sensed deep hurt as I read, but I could also see her rising from the ashes of her past. She now stands as a woman put back together by the hands of a master surgeon. She spent time on the potter’s wheel and now stands to declare the word of the Lord and message of hope to all who will listen. If you knew Dorothy in her past, get ready to read about her total transformation. If you ever saw her in a dimmed light situation, you’re about to read about the light shining in her soul. I feel as if I’ve known Dorothy for years, even though I’ve only met her in person once.
I know many people like her. As I read, I could attest to making some of the same missteps she recounts in the book. The best part of “Losing Love, Finding Me” is that much like Dorothy, your story isn’t over! You’re not done, and God still has a brilliant plan for your life. That’s good news, isn’t it? We’ve all made mistakes, but God still loves us. This book isn’t about losing love as much as it’s about finding your identity in Christ. Dorothy looked for love in all the wrong places, but once she found the love of God on a life-changing level, everything changed for her! I give glory to God for the impact He’s made in her life.
I give Him glory for the impact Dorothy is making with the Mercy Women’s Evangelistic Outreach.
I know God can do anything, and Dorothy is a living testimony of that truth. I want to challenge you to do something for me, share this book with someone you think will benefit from this book and ask God to place someone on your heart who needs to read this. So often, we allow ourselves to believe the enemy’s lie that we’re too far gone, too messed up, or that we’ve done too much wrong for God to forgive us. We have all fallen victim to the lie that God doesn’t love us, so we stay away from the church and from our family and friends who would pray for us. You’re not too far gone. If you’re reading this book, you’re right where you need to be for the love of God to reach you and start a great turnaround in your life! There’s no greater love than the love of our Lord. I believe that’s what Dorothy wants you to know, and that’s certainly the message I hope you receive when you read this book!
-Fred Willis, Foreword Author