I was 14 when my eyes were opened, I had grown up knowing about God, but not really knowing how the Christian life worked. I started my Christian walk with a non-reformed view, but in college, a friend introduced me to the Doctrines of Grace. At first I thought she was on crack, but slowly they began to take ahold of me. Today my walk could use improvement, but I think there should always be need for improvement. I've been learning how to truly trust in God for everything. It's been a hard lesson, but a much needed one.
Wow, in so many incredible ways! Before God revealed the D of G to me, I was constantly worried about messing up and losing my salvation. I didn't really trust that God had control of my life, I relied on emotions and outward manifestations as assurance that God was there. I was always a mess, and I think I can say that I honestly didn't know who God truly is. My life is far from perfect now, and some of those issues pop up from time to time, but I now have Truth, and it has changed me!
I'm just now starting the book of Romans, I'm a little overwhelmed by it at the moment. It seems like such a big book. But I'm really excited too. I'm not the most structured person in the world, so sometimes it's hard for me to keep up a quiet time schedule, but I'm not so sure it really has to be rigid anyway...
I have quite a few, but the one that sticks out right now is David. I see myself in him...he wasn't perfect, but God used His imperfections/sins for good, and taught Him through them. He was so open with God, and his Psalms have always brought me comfort, and drawn me back to God.
Yes and no...I love the fact that I'm "free" to live my life, and experience things that may be harder to experience with a husband and children. BUT I do strongly desire to find someone to enter into a Godly marriage with. I want a family, and a husband who I can be best friends with.
Let's see....Loyal, Hilarious, Empathetic, and maybe a little odd.... : )
Apart from God, I would have to say children..particularly orphaned/abused/neglected children. My dream is to either be a social worker or to work in an orphanage as a missionary.
The Body of Christ, my gift of song, and starry skies
I tend to be drawn to people with good senses of humor, not too intense, but not incredibly laid back either. Affection is very important to me too, I love hugs. As far as me, I'm sort of an eccentric person, I don't put myself into one catergory really. I tend to keep things light, but I can hold down a deep conversation and enjoy it. I'm a little shy at first, but I open up quickly, and sometimes it's incredibly hard to get me to be quiet.
I think my friend Ruthanne, she was the one who introduced me to the Doctrines of Grace. She was patient with me, and helped me learn to think for myself and look up answers rather than just be spoonfed them.
I haven't been in any serious relationships. I've always been a great sister, friend, prayer warrior, etc. but never anything more...I did have one person who was interested in pursuing me, but after a few issues, we realized that it really wasn't God's will. We backed off, and I think that was a good thing.
I love Ephesians 3:17-19, whenever I read it, I'm completely in awe of God's love. I'm so undeserving, yet He lavishes this incredible love on me, it's so big I won't comprehend all of it until I'm with Him. That's so awesome.
I am a live-in nanny for two incredible children. Their parents are in the military, and I'm with them for about 60 hours a week. I basically raise them most of the week, which is an incredibly huge responsibility. I've been working for this family for almost three years. I love my job, although I get stressed out frequently, it's hard to deal with children that are not your own. Parents have different expectations and methods, and finding a balance can be very difficult.
I would love to write a novel, work in an orphanage, learn Russian and Romanian, set foot on all seven continents, get a master's in social work...and plenty of other weird stuff...
I like to spend time alone writing, resting, reading, and watching a few favorite tv shows. I also love spending time with friends doing whatever, as long as we're laughing, or just chatting it's plenty fun.
My family lives in Ohio, we get along okay, but I've never been particularly close to them. I'm the oldest of three and the only girl. I've always been the oddball, the musical/artsy one in the midst of sports freaks. I have no problem relocating, I'm currently in North Carolina, but will go whereever God sends me.
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