Celibate Fabulous & Fearless [Hardcover]

What qualities come to mind when you see Ms. Carter? Some would describe her as everything a woman could ever aspire to be: a saved woman of God, intelligent, educated, fabulous, sexy, infectious personality, quality in every aspect of her life, impeccably fashionable, talented, physically fit, world-winning smile, and very confident. As the gospel group Mary Mary's song says, It's the God in Me! What is it that you think you see, when you see me? What people envision is not the sum total of Ms. Carter's existence. When she is home behind closed doors, she oftentimes finds herself face down on the floor crying to the Lord Jesus Christ, Why me? Ms. Carter's life may appear fabulous on the outside, but it did not come without a price. Most people could not handle all she has endured, but if it had not been for God's hand on her life, she would not be living today. When she was four years old, Ms. Carter's dad was suddenly removed from her life. However, she did not realize, until she became a young woman, how the absence of her father influenced her decision to guard her heart and never allow herself to be in love with a man. Thankfully, God placed her stepfather in her life to give her a foundation of living for God, which would ultimately have a hold on her life. As a young adult, after deciding to surrender her life to God and live a life of celibacy, Ms. Carter was continuously mocked by friends and ridiculed by the men she dated. Although she was raised in the church, she struggled with living a celibate lifestyle and made several mistakes: being in a relationship with the wrong person who brought tragedy to her life that almost resulted in death, entering into an abusive marriage from watching her biological clock, and experiencing many disappointments from various people. Just when she thought God had forgotten about her, Mr. Right came into her life, and she finally fell in love with the man of her dreams. He was ecstatic about her celibate lifestyle l��