August 9, 2010

Today I am 8 years old...

Taken on 8-9-02


8 years ago today I began to realize my life was in need of a savior. I began to read the bible (which I had never done before), pray, go to bible studies & sing along with Christians to songs that praised God...it was the beginning of a new way of life for me.

This morning I finished reading Hebrews & reflected on the word FAITH. Has mine increased these past 8 years? Yes. The past 3 years alone have been incredibly blessed & enlightening. God has done so much in my small world whether it's sickness, to new family, to my husband, to personal conviction... all has been GOOD.

Because "... he [chastens] for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness" Heb.12:10.

& no matter what I will never be left to flounder because "he himself has said 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'" Heb. 13:5.

& as I grow with age & learn that I need to cling to God vs. push myself away, I realize my life is more full than I could have ever imagined it to be.

Have I mentioned how much I love love love Mitch & Teddy?

Very much.

2 comments:

Adrie said...

oh my goodness, I LOVE IT!!!!

Ana said...

aww Adrie, there's no doubt in my mind I would not be who I am today without all the great talks we had about who God is, our dreams & our love for all things Jesus! Thanks for being such an amazing friend & comfort during my first few years of my walk! Love you "Adrie-Ana-called!" :)