Let Christ Define You

Hey everyone, 

It has been awhile since I blogged last... I am so sorry, I have been extremely busy lately with trying to prepare for college, finding a job, etc. 

Anyways, I am so glad that I am back to blogging, and hopefully will be blogging more often now. 

Tonight I was wanting to talk about ways that the Lord has been teaching me and continues to be teaching me. 

A few months ago, as most of you know, I was really struggling with feeling insecure and feeling that I was unworthy of anyone or anything in life.

I knew that ending my life would not be the answer, because as long as I am living... Christ does indeed have a purpose for every breath I make and every step I take. 

But even though I truly knew the truth that God has a purpose for my life, down inside... I kept repeating the lies in my head, that I was: unworthy, unloved, etc.

After many tears and trying to beg the Lord for peace and praying that I would feel His presence with me... I got a call from one of my friends. I was on their heart. Little did they know what I was going through. I basically lost it on the phone... While crying and trying to explain what was going on, I finally felt a peace as my friend prayed for me and shared scripture with me. 

After the phone call, I continued to cry as my other friend randomly texted me. They told me that I was on their heart and that they wanted me to know they were praying for me. 

-Honestly the amazing thing out of this whole story about my friends texting and calling me... Is that they all had no clue what I was going through. 

Finally while I was trying to calm down and trying to speak the truth to myself, I ran into a song that has always encouraged me in times of depression and insecurity. The song talks about how every breath that we breathe, we are here for a reason. 

Seriously, this whole situation may sound crazy to you... But honestly this all was amazing how it played out. No, I didn't enjoy the time I was going through... But God used it for His good. 

A few things I learned/was reminded from this situation was:

1. I am truly loved by God 

2. I am loved by my family and friends

3. God can use hard times to grow you. 

4. God always has a plan for everything.

5. Every breath you breathe, there is a reason for you living. 

6. Your image is in Christ! He loves you! 

7. Don't let others define you... Instead let Christ define you. 

There are many other things that I learned during this time. But the most important thing to remember is that you have to ONLY let Christ define you and live for Christ!