Bright Beginnings?

 I'm not sure why I decided to start a blog. It's not particularly trendy anymore, kind of a thing of the past honestly but it seems like a better place to share my thoughts than social media. I've been wanting to discuss topics, but Facebook and Instagram seemed like places to garner attention rather than post my thoughts. X (Twitter for us millennials who can't let go), also seemed like the wrong place, plus I'm not paying to post more words. 

I plan on discussing parenting wins, and also things that I look back on with regret. We are starting a very relaxed manner of homeschool with our oldest who is soon to be 5 and that will be an adventure. I'll be discussing my own personal growth in my role serving my family as a wife and mom. I can't help but mention how God has worked in my life. 

In fact, that is the perfect place to start. I was raised in the church, I was the queen of living up to the "perfect Christian girl." Inside though, I was dead, a white-washed tomb (Matthew 23: 27,28). I was too proud to admit that I sinned. While I was under my parent's roof, following the rules was no big deal, then when I went to college I began not to care. I lived carelessly in regard to so many things in life. I was still playing the role enough to skate through. Right about the time COVID hit, God began to draw me to himself. I was convicted that I was a false convert in the truest sense. The kindness of God drew me to repentance (Romans 2:4). I realized that there was nothing I could do to save myself, all of my efforts were worthless. It was only through the sacrifice of Christ, who is truly God and truly man, who willingly laid down his life that could save me. He lived a perfect life, rose from the dead, and the wrath of God was satisfied, the wrath that I deserved. 

God's grace is amazing that He would save me after years of essentially spitting in His face. The growth I've experienced since has been a work of the Holy Spirit. He's given me the desire to memorize scripture, pray, read the Bible, and attend and become a member at my church. I now know I'll never be perfect, there are still so many ways that I sin, but through God granting me repentance and faith I rest in Christ for my salvation. If you are reading along, repent and believe! Jesus is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life and no one will see the Father in Heaven except through Jesus (John 14:6)

I have no expectations that this blog will be read, but I ultimately want it to glorify Christ. Regardless of whether it is read or not, I will enjoy writing here as I please.