Beyond the Brokenness: Discovering Beauty in New Beginnings with God’s Love

Joselyn Jenkins
Sep 22
3 min read

It's Never Too Late to Start All Over Again

With the expression above, I finished my book Redeemed.

Life has a way of surprising us. Sometimes the unexpected hits so hard that we feel like everything is over—dreams shattered, mistakes too heavy, or years lost in wrong choices. But the beautiful truth is this: with God, it is never too late to begin again.

I know this personally. There was a season in my life when I thought I had lost everything—my strength, my confidence, and even my identity. I questioned whether I could ever rise from that place. But God, in His grace, showed me that what felt like the end was actually a new beginning.

God's Word Reminds Us of New Beginnings

Isaiah 43:18-19 – "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"
Lamentations 3:22–23 – "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
2 Corinthians 5:17 – "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

These verses remind us that God delights in giving us fresh starts. Every sunrise is proof of His mercy and grace.

My Testimony of Starting Again

When I look back at my own journey, I see moments when I thought, "It's too late for me." But God had a different plan. He lifted me from shame, restored my heart, and gave me courage to pursue what I thought was lost forever. Today, I stand as a testimony that no matter how broken the past may seem, God can breathe life into dry bones. Not only that, but He also uses us to bring consolation and edification to others who may be going through the same challenges that we once faced.

Some people may say, 'Do not talk about the past.' Listen, you do not know how many people are dealing with what you dealt with before, at this very moment, until you start witnessing. The past does not define me, but God can use it to help someone or to be an encouragement to someone, thereby glorifying His name as well.

If He did it for me, He can do it for you too.

We triumph over him ( the devil and the world) by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. Revelation 12:11. The Word of Jesus becomes substance in us and for us. Praise God!

Encouragement for You

Don't let your past mistakes define your future.
Trust God with the pieces of your life; He is the master at making beauty out of ashes.
Believe that your best days are still ahead.

Friend, it's not too late to begin again. You can start today. Take one step, pray one prayer, trust one more time—and you'll see that God has been waiting for you all along.

A Prayer for You

Heavenly Father, I lift every person who is reading these words right now. You know their heart, their struggles, and the places where they feel broken or stuck. Lord, remind them today that it is never too late to begin again with You.

I pray that You breathe new life into their dreams, new hope into their spirit, and new strength into their steps. Heal their wounds, erase the lies of the enemy, and replace fear with courage. May they see Your hand opening doors of restoration and new opportunities.

Father, let them feel Your love wrapping around them, and let them know they are not alone. Thank You that in You, the past does not define us, but Your grace does.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Declaration of Faith

"I declare that my past does not define me, Christ does.I receive His mercy, His forgiveness, and His strength today.I believe it is never too late for me to begin again. God is doing a new thing in my life, and I choose to walk in faith, hope, and courage. My best days are still ahead, in Jesus' name. Amen." God bless you, my dear reader.

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