I began the race weak, easily discouraged, easily shut-down, and silenced. 9 months later I am empowered, strong, LOUDLY speaking the truth over myself and others. I WILL NOT BE SILENCED!
I began the race stuck in a cycle of failure and shame, unsure of my purpose in this life. 9 months later I am standing and operating in the power and authority Christ has given me.
I began the race, my heart hidden and “protected” behind a citadel of prison, letting no one in and letting nothing out… 9 months later I am FREE, my heart exposed and protected by the God who lives inside it.
I began the race like a tree with no roots, easily swayed by the opinions or approval of others. 9 months later I am like an oak tree with roots that go deep deep deep into the ground, unwavering and unmoved by rejection.
I began the race with an orphan heart… 9 months later I understand and believe I AM A DAUGHTER OF THE KING!
I began the race keeping men at a “safe” distance, untrusting and suspicious… 9 months later I’ve gained 6 amazing brothers in Christ whom I am learning how to love and choosing to believe without a doubt that they love me just the same.
I began the race heavily guarded and standoffish against deep friendships… 9 months later I have opened up to embracing community and pursuing deeper more meaningful relationships because OF LOVE, not out of force.
I began the race unknowingly choosing death… 9 months later I AM CHOOSING THE ABUNDANT LIFE!
I began the race feeling unwanted, unworthy and unseen… 9 months later I KNOW that Jesus can’t take His eyes off me! 9 months later I know that my worth depends on HIS thoughts toward me and His thoughts are GOOD and LOVING!
I began the race a defeated Christian, living in a never ending cycle of the same old sins and lies. 9 months later I am walking in the victory of Christ, and I will finish this race VICTORIOUS and FREE!
