“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Messiah may dwell in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 TLV
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Opening up to people is all new to me. I often times keep things bottled up, but that is not what the Lord wants from me. He has redeemed me, so I must speak out. (Psalm 107:2)
Though I grew up in the church, I wasn’t truly a Christian. I believed in God and had accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior, but I had no relationship with Him whatsoever. I had no solid foundation, and when life got hard, I was swept away.
I struggled with depression for almost 7 years. I dealt with a lot of dark stuff and a wide variety of sin. It wasn’t until I met a dear friend in 2016 that I slowly began to come to the Lord. It took a lot of God’s pruning, a lot of discipline, a lot of tears, and the power and love of the Holy Spirit to finally bring me to the cross.
I was truly saved in March 2018, and I was baptized March 25, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Filled with fire and a lot of emotion, I decided to apply to the World Race that same month. I went through the interview process, and much to my surprise, I wasn’t accepted. But I thank God I wasn’t, because I would have never had the opportunity to grow in my relationship with the Lord as I have, and I probably wouldn’t have been able to find such an amazing community of like-minded believers at my church.
Since March the Lord has continued to mold me and shape me. He has softened my heart of stone and has given me a heart of flesh. He has filled me with compassion, love, and peace that I never experienced before. He has opened me up and showed me what I truly am – A sinner saved by the blood of Yeshua. I am His daughter and His humble servant, ready to go where He may call me.
