My name is Lillian Cedeno. I live in Norcross, GA. I have five children who live with me. I struggle every day with making ends meet; even with putting food on the table and clothes on their backs. I have had numerous jobs in the past year from which I have been let go.

I have found myself so depressed at times that I really felt like the kids would be better off without me, I have obsessed about death and have even pictured myself taking my own life. But, when you put your kids to bed at night and you look at their innocent little faces and know that all they have is you, that changes everything.

I used to deal with my stress and life challenges differently. I drank too much and would take every opportunity to go out to a bar or night club to take myself out of and away from the problems and negative things I was experiencing.

Then one day, for the first time in my 36 years, I found myself really asking, begging God to hear me. I have never felt something this powerful in my life. I closed my eyes and pictured myself at his feet, and I cried like a child from my heart. When I was done, I stood up and felt like I had been redirected. Before I knew it, I was talking with my kids about God and including him in most of our conversations. I knew my situation was still what it was, but I had patience and peace in me. I felt powerful and ready for the challenge. I slowly started not to feel depressed. Now, I deal with things one day at a time, and before I close my eyes every night, I thank God for my kids, each other and all that we have, as well as for the peace he has brought into our lives!

Last night, I received a phone call. I was offered a full-time position as an assistant manager of an apartment community and it comes with an apartment. I FEEL SO BLESSED! GOD IS GOOD!

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