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Faithful Friday is a new addition to Adela Told Me. Some of you may be wondering "What's the deal with Faithful Friday?" A few months ago, before I took a break from blogging, I started thinking of starting a new blog based on my faith. I decided to include this on Adela Told Me because after all, I am telling you about it! Don't worry! I'm not going to cram Jesus down your throat. I am simply sharing how my life has changed because of my faith, struggles I have had as a growing Christian, and things I've been thinking about. I realize that this may not be for everyone and that is totally fine. Just skip these posts on Fridays and I will see you back on Monday :)
Here's my story...
If I am going to talk about my faith in upcoming posts then I suppose it is a good idea to tell you how I became a Christian, right?
I will start around the age of 14. I wasn't the best kid back then. In fact, I don't know how my mom didn't throw in the towel and run! I am the youngest of 3 and I think I started to rebel at a much younger age than my siblings. Anyhow, my nonsense landed me in a private Christian High School and I was not happy about it! I spent my first 2 years of high school there. Being that it was a Christian High School, our curriculum was based off Christianity. As time went on it seemed like one by one my friends accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior (or were "Saved" as some people say). Ultimately, I did the same. I had no idea at the time, but it was the best decision I have ever made. Now, I wish I could tell you that from 15 on I've been an absolute saint... but I haven't. Since, there have been times in my life when I didn't go to church, didn't read my bible, didn't even pray. To clarify, I never stopped believing in God. But I was not making it a relationship with Him a priority in my life. Through it all- He was right there, waiting for me to get my act together and come back to Him.
Fast forward 10 years, I'm now 25. My life was turned upside down by an event I wont go into detail about. Needless to say, I did not see it coming in any way, shape, or form. I thought my life was going to be one way (my way) and much to my surprise, God had other plans. I went through so much pain, I was so depressed, and I didn't know how I was ever going to pick myself back up and start over again. After, who knows how long of feeling sorry for myself, I figured it was time to stop living my way and start living His way. I started going to church regularly, reading my Bible, and praying. I even got baptized! So now...my life is perfect, right??? Wrong! Just because I am living this way doesn't mean my life is easy or that I'm perfect. I still struggle (A LOT), I still fail (A LOT). I'm not perfect! (AT ALL)
Fast forward a few more years. I'm a few years older and a bit more mature in my faith.
In a nutshell- I am a work in progress. My goal is that He is glorified through me. It's only by God's grace, mercy, and unfailing love that I am changing. As my relationship with Him gets stronger- So do I. Just thinking about it makes me tear up. His presence in my life is so strong and I am so grateful for all of His blessings.
So what is my point of this message?
Things in your life happen that are not in your control. Life is full of mountain tops and valleys. It sure is glorious on top of that mountain and it sure is miserable in the valley. When you are at your weakest point- He will carry you. Rely on His strength when you have none. Pray and meditate on His word. Believe in His promises- and before you know it...You will be back on top of that mountain, looking down on the valley you were once in.
Man! That was a good one! If I do say so myself. haha!
So that pretty much sums up how I became a Christian and a little bit of background on me.
I am going to wrap up here. I hope you enjoyed our first Faithful Friday.
Please let me know what you thought about this post. I'd love to hear your feedback. And remember, If you don't have something nice to say, then don't say anything at all!
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
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