The Beginning

Dedication

This book is first and foremost dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You are the only true God, my deliverer, my refuge, and the keeper of my soul. Every word written throughout these pages belongs to You. Thank You for saving me, restoring me, and carrying me through seasons when my own strength was gone.

To every person who has walked through addiction, spiritual conflict, fear, or a broken sense of identity, know that you have not been forgotten. There is hope. There is mercy. There is healing. Jesus still rescues. Jesus still restores. Jesus still makes all things new.

To those who loved me when I struggled to love myself, your prayers mattered. Your patience mattered. Your belief carried me farther than you may ever realize.

To the Lewis' of this world, the people who love with quiet strength, stand faithfully in the gap, and recognize treasure beneath the rubble, thank you for showing me what grace truly looks like in action.