I Am A Sinner: Redeemed by Jesus

By Melissa Savoie

I NEEDED A REDEEMER!

I Am a Sinner is a powerful and thought-provoking book that explores the fundamental aspects of repentance, salvation, and spiritual growth. It is written by Melissa Savoie, a spiritual mentor and author, who draws on her own experiences to guide readers on a transformative journey of seeking God and u

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Dec 15, 2023
• ISBN: 9798890412034

Melissa Savoie

Melissa Savoie is the author of I Am a Sinner. She has been married for twenty years and is the mother of three beautiful children. She has worked in the retail fashion industry, owning and managing several retail fashion stores. For the last two decades, she and her husband have ventured out and opened several successful retail businesses. Then the Lord revealed to her that it was time to start building and adding to His Kingdom. Melissa and her husband turned over their lives to God, placing them in the hands of Jesus, and started living for Christ and His Great Commission. The message and title of I Am a Sinner was placed in Melissa's heart by the Holy Spirit, and she was inspired by what the Lord wanted to speak through her in this book.

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I Am a

Sinner

- Redeemed by Jesus -

Melissa Savoie

Trilogy Christian Publishers

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Copyright © 2023 by Melissa Savoie

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ISBN: 978-8-89041-202-7

E-ISBN: 978-8-89041-203-4

Dedication

I am thankful to God for giving me the inspiration and knowledge to write this book.

This book is dedicated to my lovely family: my husband, Patrick Savoie, who stood by me throughout my writing journey. Patrick, I am grateful you supported me in writing this book. My three beautiful children, who believe in me, include my daughters Demour and Kaylia, and my youngest–my only son, Naythan. I love you guys! I could not have done this without you all cheering me on and supporting me.

In memory of my late grandfather, Lewis Chung (Sunrise 11/25/1925–Sunset 12/30/2017): You were my inspiration, my everything. You taught me so much about love and forgiveness. You were a devoted Catholic man of God, filled with love for everyone who crossed your path. I love you endlessly.

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter I - Getting Started

Chapter II - Finding Forgiveness: A Path to Repentance

Chapter III - The Power of Seeking God

Chapter IV - Applying God’s Word to My Life

Chapter V - God’s Love for Us

Chapter VI -The Importance of the Ten Commandments

Chapter VII -What Is Love in the Bible?

Chapter VIII - Overcoming Obstacles to Reading the Bible

Epilogue

About the Author

Foreword

In 2018, I traveled on a church trip to Israel. At one point, I was walking at a specific location, reminiscing on a dream that had shown me that exact location where I was standing in Jerusalem.

Suddenly I heard the Lord say to me, Now you have seen it. I showed you this place twenty years ago in a dream. He went on, Now that you have seen it in person, it’s time to start writing a book about everything I have shown you in visions and dreams.

One morning while I was praying, I heard the Lord instruct me again to write another book. I was told I needed to share my experiences with Him with others, including the great works He did in reminding me of all He had shown me in visions and dreams, but most of all His grace, love, mercy, peace, and redemption.

Finally, He told me I should name this book I Am a Sinner. Acknowledging the fact that I was a sinner was my first step toward repentance.

Preface

Trust in the

Lord

with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

—Proverbs 3:5–6

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My name is Melissa Savoie, and I am a Christian—a believer in Jesus Christ. I have been saved for over five years now, and I have seen the grace and mercy of almighty God in my life. In this book, I will share my story of salvation and redemption and how I found peace and joy in my life through the love of Jesus Christ.

I was once lost in a world of sin and despair, but the Lord saved me and showed me the way into His Kingdom. Through reading the Bible, daily devotions, prayer, and allowing the will of God to work in and through me, I have experienced the power of Jesus Christ, who redeemed me and restored my life from darkness to light, from sorrow to perfect peace in Him.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

—Matthew 11:28

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However, even still today, although I want to live a life that is pleasing to God, it can be extremely challenging to deal with the responses that result from my sin nature in response to the activities and circumstances of daily life. I have thoughts, I speak words, and I commit deeds that are not in accordance with the will of God. The apostle Paul gives a very precise description of this problem in Romans 7:18–19 (

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):

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.

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