About julie
My name is Julie Anna James. My name given to me at birth by my mom and dad. I have been many other names, in attempts to be someone I was not. Deception became a big part of my life and who I was. Was. Until.... God backed me into a corner and told me that I was made for more.
That corner was federal prison.
My journey and testimony has so many twists and turns that include a complete and deliberate transformation by my Mighty Savior. I give Him all the glory for this daily, moment by moment.
God has deliberately put me into my purpose and He is calling me to tell others about my journey and share my testimony and I desire to be obedient to Him. My trials and tribulations have become my testimony. I have experienced the sting of my past, many have deliberately steered in the opposite direction. This is okay. My journey and loss has ALL been deliberate by Him for His reasons and it gives me these solid confirmations that I am on the right path!
His ways & thoughts are not mine. But now, by God's process, with accountability and responsibility for my past, I am moving forward with Jesus as my Head Coach to be powerful for Him, not pitiful. That's POWERFUL, NOT pitiful!
With a specific direction God gave to me, Deliberately Graced has become my mission to serve Him openly and lead others to a life with Him BY way of my experiences and my journey.
His word is life, and became my life, and when He gave me this promise from 1 Peter, loud and clear, in federal prison, He meant it, "After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who imparts His blessing and favor, who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you, making you what you ought to be!" -1 Peter 5:10.
I stand on this promise. I hope that as I share my puzzle, piece by piece with all of you, my journey will minister to your heart and inspire you to learn and eventually share your testimony as well! I only want to help you live your best life with Jesus!
We are definitely living in uncertain times and time is of the essence. No matter your journey or your past you are beautiful, you have the ability to take any challenge, be transformed and find your purpose! You too, are deliberately graced by Him!
You may always reach out to me: julie@deliberatelygraced.com
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