In December 2004, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, used the clay vessels of myself opened a full time domestic violence agency for women who are victims/survivors of domestic violence. Our beginnings were rocky and for last 5 years we struggled financially, personally, inter-personally, spiritually, and emotionally. I was young in my faith walk and leadership ability. I was impulsive, unseasoned, immature, and unready. But I believed God wanted to do something with me and with this ministry.
Six years ago our organization was birthed with the hope of fulfilling a need for transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence. Today, Touching Heart’s focus is to restore, rebuild, and renew ALL women with a special emphasis on those who are domestic violence survivors. The Brooks J. Young Home is open to women and their children. Domestic violence has been a silent issue for a very long time. Touching Heart is committed to being a vocal advocate in eradicating domestic violence. It is also our God given purpose to help EVERY woman who enters our center. Every time the desire became strong to do something for these young women, I saw myself struggling and faltering, I became discouraged and my faith wavered. “Is it really God’s vision for me to help women through the Touching Heart ministry?” I would doubtingly wonder.
At each season of discouragement, God directed me to Habakkuk 2:3: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry wait for it; it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
He (God) kept saying, “It will surely come.”
Even now I get teary eyed just thinking about it. I am filled with love and adoration to my Heavenly Father for His faithfulness and eternal love and for His plan and purpose that will not be thwarted by principalities, powers, spiritual wickedness in high places, nor even my own faltering and fumbling. I now see God’s faithfulness toward me personally more than ever before.
I was a lost soul with a lot of hurt, pain, and hate in my heart yet God gave me something so precious, despite my doubtful spirit. Touching Heart literally saved my life. When I gave up on myself, family, and anything that involved love, God came into my life. He renewed, rebuilt, and restored me so that I could be a better leader, friend, wife, and future mother. How could I teach other women to love themselves, when I never loved myself? God came in my life and created and renewed a right spirit within me. He restored my faith and now I put all of my trust in Him and Him alone. I have learned the value of self and how to lean on God for the strength I seek in my life.
I’m proud to announce that the time has surely come! The time to minister full time to women with a biblical based, spiritually motivated, Holy Spirit anointed restoration program. Not only did Touching Heart receive a spiritual makeover, but we (staff and volunteers) have learned the value of team work.
We still have work to do, but with the new vision and the anointing over this ministry we have no choice but to SOAR!! We will provide several programs to restore faith in the lives of hurting women. We will give them the tools necessary to become self-sufficient, while holding steadfast to the power of God!
The time has come! The time to move forward. The time to walk IN the vision, not toward the vision. The time of greater miracles from our Heavenly Father. The time to end our faltering, doubting, struggling, wondering, and hesitating.
The time has come for God to burst our hearts open with His purposes and fulfill His plan for our lives and for this ministry. Will you become a part of this vision? Will you walk with us as we walk in the appointed time of this vision? We have great needs. Will you ask the Holy Spirit how you can help and move according to His plan and purpose? Join us as we continue to be humble servants for the Lord.
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Brooks J. Young is the Executive Director of Touching Heart. She is also the founder & publisher of Victorious Magazine, host of Victorious Voice Radio Show, and also serves as a motivational speaker. Brooks is currently writing her memoir, Where God Took My Soul
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