Learning to be Me!

I have been a Christian now for almost 12 years. Most of those years have been spent believing I was who I was and that’s just ok. Over the last 4-5 years I have had quite a paradigm shift. 

Prior to this period I did spend time reading the Bible, praying and listening to the latest Christian music. I had mostly Christian friends, played on the worship team and went to church regularly. Unfortunately, my life spoke very little of what being a Christian should look like. But I knew something was missing; something in me knew there was more. Not only was there more to this life…there was more to me!

Over the past few years I have learned that one of the greatest things a Christian can do, young or old in the faith, is learn who they are. You see, once we become believers & followers of Christ, the game changes; who we are changes, and how we should view ourselves changes. We begin to learn how to see ourselves through His eyes; who He created us to be. It’s a difficult process, especially if you are used to having a negative mindset toward yourself like I have. But it also helps us to be able to see others the same way, regardless of who they are. 

Since this discovery began, I have learned (yet struggle to maintain belief at times) that I am amazing! And I don’t mean that arrogantly. I am a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, created in His image, never to be duplicated guy with awesome gifts and talents. I have a heart that continues to change toward people and the world around me. When in the past, I used to care less. I see and feel things differently. I pray differently and see the Bible in a new light. None of this could I have done on my own. But He has helped me to learn more about me. Which, ultimately, is a reflection of Himself. 

Some of the things I have discovered are quite new and were not expected. These are the topics, issues and concerns that I hope to convey through this new blog. I have recently learned that I carry a prophetic gifting, which can mean several things that I don’t quite fully understand. I have developed a heart for the persecuted, the less-fortunate and the hopeless. I am concerned for the church and the direction our Nation is headed (I won’t go political, I promise). I don’t claim to know it all, or to be some sort of scholar. But I love my God and the life He has given me. 

So I have decided to share my heart, my thoughts & His words as He speaks. I also desire to share encouragement, hope and His love along the way. I will spill my own life, positive and negative alike, as an open book. This journey is new and I feel is necessary for this stage of my walk. I’m still learning and still growing. I’m a work in progress like everyone else. 

So if you’d like, come along and see what we have to say. And feel free to share your thoughts as well.