I gave my life to Christ when I was 18, right before I went to college. And well, let me just say my freshman year I was doing anything but living my life for Christ. I mean as a new Christian with no guidance, I didn’t even know what to do with this new found relationship (and to be honest, I didn’t even know it was a relationship). So I lived my life with one foot in my old life and one in the new.
Finally I hit rock bottom, another story for another time, but just know I hit rock bottom and I hit it hard. God was calling for my life to change, for me to choose Him! I started to get involved with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) I was given the opportunity to go on several mission trips with them during my spring breaks, as well as a summer project. I joined in community groups and reached out to other students on campus. I got plugged into a church and was committed to learning everything there was to know about my new passion in life, Jesus.
My heart was on Fire, I wanted everyone to know Jesus. I had lived my life without Him for too long and I never wanted to be there again. So, I made a huge effort to reach out and share the love of Christ with others, whether through my art or just conversations with others.
So, how does this get me to where I am now?
I graduated college I wanted to do something meaningful, I couldn’t see myself just having any job. I wanted it to be a job that glorified God. I decided I wanted to go into the mission field so I applied for a job with Cru at the international headquarters. But my plans and Gods plans were not lining up. He had other plans for me, plans that I was not happy with but now after three years of living back home with my parents and many other challenges. I am now getting it, I get to see a little view of the plan God has for me.
Since being home I have rebuild a better relationship with my Mom, Dad and Brothers. I have a wonderful group of friends that I know that I can turn to for anything. They are my second family and I’m so grateful for God placing them in my life. I have a wonderful church family, that are anything but perfect but who strive to shine the light of Christ in the community and around the world. I have started my own Photography and Graphic Design business that I use to share the love of God with the world. I think there are different season in our lives and I needed this season of my life more than I knew. God knew what was needed for me to be ready to go into the mission field.
For the Past three years it has been on my heart to sell all my belongings.
This past year in May 2012 God placed it on my heart that I needed to get healthy.
Then in that same month God placed it on my heart that I was going to be going on the world race.
So here I am 38 pounds lighter and counting, in the spring I will be selling almost everything I own, and I will head out with only what I can carry. I’m spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically prepared to be the hands and feet of Christ. I’m not saying I’m perfect but I do know where I now stand. On Solid Ground!
I was accepted to the race back in August of 2012 and will be heading out July 2013
please pray about joining my team; I still have plenty of support to be raised before I head out in July. But I know this is where I’m supposed to be. And I’m ready to be sent!
P.S. I love my team I have had a chance to get to know them (thanks to video chat and facebook) and they are all amazing, excited to spend the year with you all! LOve me some T-squad
