Trusting Jesus as A Husband and Friend with Charlotte DePaula

Losing a husband is a difficult experience for any woman. In such moments, we can find ourselves questioning God's plans for us and wondering if there is something more we should be doing. Sometimes we may feel like God’s hand is absent, but having faith in Him can help us get through this difficult time. God can fill any void or lack in our lives. He has the power to carry us through the toughest times, and trusting in him, the scripture and his promises will bring new life and hope to us. Jesus is the ultimate example of a trusted friend who always loves us unconditionally and is there to pick us up when we fall, no matter what happens in life.

Join the conversation with Charlotte as she shares her journey after her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and his death. She also shares who Jesus is in our areas of void and lack and how we can trust him as your husband and friend. Charlotte is a businesswoman, a mother of two, a daughter and a lover of God’s word. She lost her husband four and a half years ago, and she has walked through the loss as a caretake, mother and wife.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the show

[02:23] About our guest today Charlotte

[01:26] Isaiah 54:5, and why it’s so precious to Charlotte

[04:18] Charlotte's experience when her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

[08:24] How Jesus showed up and held Charlotte's in that challenging time

[10:39] Charlotte’s husband's last days and how they embraced them together

[12:28] How God used the challenge to bring healing, deep communication and connection

[17:20] God called Eddie home, and how Charlotte found her strength

[18:38] How God has been showing up in Charlotte's life in different ways

[22:45] Surrender and how we can do it in our daily life and amid trouble

[29:39] Allowing Jesus to carry us through and reconcile us with others

[32:44] Knowledge of scripture and how it can bring new life and hope

[34:46] Charlotte's encouragement to anyone going through a painful marriage

[36:02] Ending the show and call to action

Notable Quotes

●     Trust the character of God when you can’t see his hand

●     Surrender and rest your mind on Jesus and his promises

●     Forgiveness is giving up all hope for a better past

●     None of us is saved because we’re good; we’re saved because we’re chosen and have accepted Jesus' sacrifice at the cross.

●     If the scripture doesn’t dwell in your heart and create change, hope and strength, it is just words in your head.

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Charlotte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-de-paula-b5132029/

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