Today, I have the privilege of being a guest blogger
I'll be sharing in a 2 part series the story of how we met
and learned each other through
the challenges of a long distance
relationship!
Check out Brenda's blog as
she connects with women: single or married!
As a bit of disclosure, we did not write this story – God
did. He has no relationship cookie-cutter or mold. He makes a new mold for
every match He’s ever made. If you doubt me, just read your copy of His Word! I
love His creativity!
Relationships are complicated. Period. They are even more so
when the two people haven’t been radically changed by Jesus. I say this not to
discourage you because of the current “real man” shortage, but to encourage you
to wait for God’s man for you. While you wait for God’s choice, work at
becoming God’s woman – in every area of your life. There are lots of great
books and Bible Studies on this topic. Grab some girlfriends and enjoy time
together studying the Word!
Our Story!
Mike and I both grew up in Christian families. However, we
each came from very unique family dynamics. He went to Christian schools until
college, and I was largely homeschooled (read: lived under a rock) until I went
to college. He studied Engineering and I studied Education. While away at
college defending his beliefs to his roommates, Mike discovered a scary truth -
his faith wasn’t really his own. He began to search and dig deep and in the
process he learned what a genuine Christ-follower’s life looks like. Not shiny
perfect on the outside, but one where God is continually working and changing him
to be more like Jesus.
I, on the other hand, learned as a 10 year old pastor’s
daughter in Awana that my goody-two-shoes life wasn’t going to cut it with God.
I could fool most people but not Him. My sin, though not drastic as some, was
still offensive in God’s eyes and could not be covered by me but only by what
Jesus already did for me. I am so grateful to say that He has not stopped
changing me since.
link here for the rest of the article at Triple Braided Life!
link here for the rest of the article at Triple Braided Life!
I found your blog via the mention over at Triple Braided Life on Facebook :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)
ReplyDelete:) Thanks Heather! Enjoy some ocean breezes for me!!
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