Why did I write this book? I have been a counselor for three decades and have helped many people deal with the issues covered in the book. I wanted to go beyond one-on-one counseling in order to empower as many women as possible. Isaiah 61:1-2 is my motivational scripture for readers. This passage describes God's heart towards His children. He desires to set the captives free, open prison doors, and give them joy for mourning. I want them to understand God's love in a deeper more experiential way that will eradicate shame, fear, insecurity, and misplaced identity. They will gain a deeper understanding of their worth and value. There are many people who have exchanged the Truth for lies in their lives. We often do not recognize the lies because they are so familiar to us. We hear them echoing in our heart saying, You are a failure; You are weak; You are nothing. We think they are just our own thoughts and so we continue to dance with the enemy. God's desire is for his great love and His truth to bring freedom, healing and transformation so you can dance with The Beloved. Imagine you have come to watch the most exquisite dancers in the whole world. It is the grandest of all ballrooms. It is ornate and glorious in splendor. No detail overlooked. Her beautiful gown swirls around her feet, her hair and jewelry perfect. Look at her dance Anyone that beautiful must not have any cares of this world. But her graceful movements and beauty are simply a cover-up for the truth. Her partner greets and escorts her to the floor. He is wearing a tuxedo and appears to be the most handsome man ever. Appearance is deceiving and hides his true identity. The Deceiver has come to steal, kill, and destroy. He seems so inviting and such a skilled dancer. He knows exactly how to lead and direct her movements. The audience is captivated by the exquisite performance. They clap and cheer as they execute difficult dance steps, spinning and twirling as one across the dance floor. Every step more intricate, every step synchronized perfectly to the music.
What they do not see are the chains that keep her shackled.