So I wanted to take a moment and thank two people that have had a tremendous impact on me this year. This past year has been one of the most trying EVER. For years Ive struggled with my relationship with god. While I am not the type to go around shoving my faith on people, I do try to care or pray for others as my way of showing appreciation for what God has done for me. For years I wouldnt set foot in a church, especially the church I grew up in. I had a very negative view on what I thought it was, I had been tired of the old standard and was sick of how close minded I thought it was. I didnt want to go for the longest time because I didnt agree with how people where judged on what they wore or if they slipped up. My thought was, everyone makes mistakes who are we to judge, and if someone comes to church god loves them with tons of make up or wearing their hoodies. Last summer I had an emotional break down and realized I cant do this anymore, the stress, worrying, the heartbreak. Two of my Aunts urged me to go to church. I finally realized this was my wake up call, hitting rock bottom, having what I thought were the best plans ruined for me. So I went to church. Wouldnt you know it the FIRST Sunday I went the new Pastors message was Why 18-30 years olds are leaving the church. God had my attention. I started to attend church regularly and fell in love with god all over again. I started giving up control on my life and letting him do what he wanted. I loved going to church, to me it didnt feel like what I had thought church to be. Our pastor gets his message across in a way that just hits you, yet also will leave you rolling on the floor with tears. Ive also had the pleasure spending some one-on-one time with his wife, whom in my opinion is pretty cool. ;) She has worked out with me and helped me get back in gear physically and spiritually. I never thought Id be able to have the type of conversations weve had with my pastors wife. They both are open and non-judgmental- I attribute my growth with God a lot to them. Saying good bye to them today was hard, Poor Saralee thought I was nuts as I bawled. Even though I will be back on occasion, I never thought Id be so sad to leave a church for so long I refused to set foot in. I know this is only the beginning as by the packed crowd we had for service today. God defiantly sent us two incredible people to lead this church. And to lead me back to my heavenly father. I love you both more than words can express, youve forever changed my life.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:10:05 +0000
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