the open door

aurthor notes....... please read

This novel is dedicated to the incredible people who have been the steady hands, the guiding lights, and the unwavering pillars of faith in my life.

First and foremost, to **Sister Natasha Jones**—thank you for opening the door for me, for being my angel, my friend, and, most importantly, my family. Your faith, grace, courage, and guidance have been a constant in my life. You have comforted me in my darkest hours, celebrated my victories, and shown endless love for my children. You embody the love of God in every action, and this story is a reflection of the hope and strength you have inspired in me.

To **Tina Brady**, thank you for encouraging me to keep going, for believing in me when I doubted myself, and for becoming my family in every meaningful way. Your love, support, and wisdom have helped shape the life we now have, and I am forever grateful.

To **Diana Bergman**, your guidance, care, and encouragement have made an indelible impact. Your faith and kindness have helped me continue on this path, and your presence has been a blessing that I will always treasure.

This story is for all of you—the mentors, the angels, the voices of love and encouragement who remind us that even in the darkest storms, God’s light never fades. It is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the extraordinary power of love to heal, protect, and transform lives.

With all my heart,

**Alicia Ferrell**

Here’s a heartfelt, faith-filled **prayer** inspired by the themes of *Lacey’s Light*:

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**A Prayer of Guidance, Faith, and Protection**

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and hope.

Thank You for Your endless love, for the miracles You perform quietly in our lives, and for guiding us through storms we never thought we could survive.

Lord, we ask for Your protection over our children, our families, and the lives You have placed in our care.

May they grow in faith, strength, and love, always knowing Your presence and Your guidance in every step they take.

We pray for the broken and the lost, for those whose hearts are heavy with fear, anger, or sorrow.

Bring them Your light, Lord, and transform their pain into purpose, their doubt into faith, and their sorrow into hope.

Father, bless those who walk alongside us—the angels You have placed in our lives.

Give them continued courage, wisdom, and love, that they may be instruments of Your grace, offering comfort, guidance, and strength to those in need.

Help us to trust Your plan, even when the path is unclear, and to surrender our fears, our doubts, and our hearts into Your hands.

Teach us to forgive, to love unconditionally, and to live each day in faith and obedience to Your will.

Lord, let Your light shine through our lives, guiding us, protecting us, and reminding us always that Your love never fails.

May we walk in Your presence, teach Your ways, and trust in Your perfect timing, knowing that with You, all things are possible.

In Jesus’ holy name, we pray,

Amen.