Allissen C Jones

The Valley of Baca Allissen C Jones

The Valley of Baca (Weeping) Pass Through the Noise and Tears. Understanding, Truth, Love, Faith & Healing are on the Other Side. At age thirty-one I was diagnosed with late stage III breast cancer. I was hit with every obstacle one can imagine. Every single door I attempted to open was shut in my face. I searched for a mouse hole to climb through...but I could not find one. I felt trapped. No way out, so I curled inward. I curled inward. I was asked one question, "Who do YOU say that God is?" The lessons learned can be applied to any trial, any difficult place. Real growth through the application of truth. "Blessed are those whose strength is in you, Who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a place of springs; The autumn rain cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength Till each appears before God in Zion." Psalms 84 5:7 The very detailed and painful process of truly looking at the fabric of my life was necessary for truth and faith. Developing and standing on a position or behavior is not powerful without understanding. The antagonist in my story may look like cancer, but I challenge you to take a closer look. Let us look at the phases of breaking apart ANY challenge, ANY trial, and ANY misunderstanding. Deconstruction, Ascension, and Manifestation. Let us make our fabric stronger with the thread of truth. Let's pass from lower levels of understanding to enlightenment (Our ability to see our lives in totality) and grow from strength to strength in God.