What Got Us Started? God.

What Got Us Started? God.

Ashley Ayala

 There was a time in my life when I was lost—truly and completely lost. The path I was on was not only aimless but destructive. I faced hardships, made choices I deeply regret, and carried a weight of pain and brokenness that seemed impossible to lift.

 For years, I tried to fill the emptiness with things that only left me more hollow. I looked for peace in all the wrong places, yet none of it satisfied the longing deep in my soul. I didn’t know it at the time, but what I was really searching for was the love and restoration that only Jesus Christ could offer.

 In the depths of my struggle, when I felt most unworthy and broken, Jesus met me. His love was unlike anything I had ever known—pure, unconditional, and transforming. He didn’t just patch up the broken pieces of my life; He made me whole. He showed me that no matter how far I had wandered, His arms were always open.

 Through His grace, I found freedom from the pain of my past and a new identity rooted in Him. I no longer see myself as a victim of circumstances or mistakes. Instead, I am a child of God, redeemed and restored. My heart’s desire now is to glorify His name in everything I do.

 That’s why I started my business, Anointed Aromas. It’s more than just a soap and skincare brand—it’s a way for me to reflect the love, beauty, and healing that Christ has poured into my life. Every product I create is a prayer and a testament to His goodness.

 I want my story to be a reminder that no one is too far gone. No matter how lost or broken you feel, Jesus is always waiting to restore you. He took my ashes and gave me beauty. He turned my mourning into joy and my despair into hope.

 I pray that through my life, my words, and my work, others will see the power of His love and grace. If He can transform my life, I know He can do the same for anyone who calls on His name.

To Him be all the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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