I am a child of God

Well, this I know for sure..... I am a child of God.

Over the last few years, I have relied on my faith more than ever before. I gave my life to Christ as a teenager at my home church, Fellowship Baptist. I never knew that my journey as a Christian would be full of ups and downs, but I learned early on that I had to have faith. I didn't know exactly what that meant, but it seems like I tucked it away and when I needed it, there it was. The interesting part of my walk with God is that, you never know what to do..He does! So it's like, I go 'round and 'round about what I should, trying to think of how each option/avenue will work out and then I remember that I've got to let go and let God take control. It's becoming a little easier for me, but it is always a work in progress. I am a person that likes control and to know what's the plan, but with God I don't always know. I am becoming more and more comfortable with it. But it certainly has sparked a bit of a personality change in me. I am a little more laidback, a lot less controlling, more go with the flow, and not needing to be so involved.

I know that I am a child of God, because there is no other person that could have done the things he has done for me. I have been in some pretty tough situations, felt hopeless, despair, and really wanting to give it all up... but I know there is only one person capable of holding my hand and bringing me back.

Sometime ago, I told some poeple I wanted to develop a closer relationship with God. He must have heard me, because things began happening instantly. It is so true that if you won't to heal your relationship with others, you must first have a relationship with God. (this I know is true too!) So, things began to happen rather quickly and I began to draw nearer to him. And since then, all of my relationships with others have been brought more to the limelight. Now, I certainly don't think that my relationship with God is what it needs to be, but it is certainly on a path to getting where it needs to be. The most difficult part, for me has been dealing with others as they adjust to me. (Don't get me wrong, I don't mean this in a good or bad way)

In my time of getting closer to God, I've learned so much about myself, gained a greater confidence about myself, actions, and my relationship with others. It has made me more humble and geninue, patient, forgiving, and most of all LOVING.

So, this I know for sure.....I am a child of God! Because nobody loves me like he does!

Melanie