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Faithful Friday: Being an example


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Today I thought I would talk about something that has been on my mind a LOT lately. Being an example. By example I mean an example of a Christian woman. Eeek! I can tell you honestly that I never ever, EVER imagined myself as an "example" of a Christian woman. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but I didn't grow up going to church every Sunday. Not that my parents didn't believe in God or anything. It just wasn't something that we did. I know my mom has told me that they went to church before I was born and when I was a baby and then they stopped going for some reason. I don't know the details about it. 

Any who! Back to being an example. Growing up, I always knew about God even though I didn't go to church. One person specifically that was a wonderful example of a Christian woman to me was my Grandma Lucille. Sadly, she passed away during my teen years. Way before I started my adult journey as a Christian. I posted before about how I came to be a Christian. (I will link it at the end of this post). She read her Bible daily, she went to church all the time, she prayed over everything no matter how big or small, she was the kind of Christian I hope to be one day. Geeze. I didn't realize when I started this post that I'd get so emotional about it. I literally just started tearing up at my computer and had to take a minute to gather myself. Ok, Get it together Adela!

So now I am an adult. I have been growing stronger in my faith over the past few years. I've become more involved  at church, I've made more Christian friends, and most importantly I have grown closer to the Lord. Years ago I decided I was going to give Him control of my life. I prayed and prayed (as a matter of fact, I still pray this prayer) I asked Him to change anything in me that isn't pleasing to Him and that I would be a reflection of Him. He is working on me. Every day I am growing. I do notice changes in myself. I notice that I take the time to pray over things instead of reacting right away. I feel like I have a long way to go, but I will get there. The purpose of this post was because I want to remind you that people are watching you. Your family, your children, friends, co-workers, strangers. They're also judging you. Sometimes you might be the only example of a Christian woman a person will ever encounter. Use every opportunity to show them why you are different. Let them see His love through you. It may be exactly what they need to start a relationship of their own with Him. Just something to think about. 

I hope you enjoyed this post. Please feel free to comment below. I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

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Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela


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