When the Lord speaks to Margery he says “and you will do well, daughter, despite all your enemies. The more they envy you because of my grace, the more I will love you” (428, Kempe). During the journey Margery grows closer to God through her sexuality and experiences. "And when they came to the mountain of Calvary, he fell so that he could not stand or kneel, but he tossed and twisted his body, spread out his arms, and cried aloud as if his heart would burst to pieces" ( 429, Kempe). In this way, Margary's power over her body gave her independence and new meaning in life. Her connection with God was established through her chastity, and this allowed her to live the life she chose, free from the opinions of those around her. In negotiating her sexual independence, Margary went beyond what was expected of her as a woman and as a wife and centered her life on what mattered most to her.,