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Finding Grace: My Story of Faith and Christian Growth

Aug 15, 2024

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Who I was before I knew Jesus is not who I am today. I have changed so much in just a year, but I'm not perfect—and God doesn't expect me to be. I'm still learning, still making mistakes, and still fighting against sin.


There are so many things I've been through this past year that, without the strength He gives me, I would have crumbled. I would have reacted in very negative ways before, but now I see things differently. Sometimes, silence is the right answer, even when it goes against everything you want to do. Wanting to lash out at those who hurt you will only cause deeper grief. But with God, He provides a peace and strength that only He can give. All He wants in return is for us to have a relationship with Him—to come to Him when we are weary and burdened, and He will give us rest.


I’ve always looked at God as my Father, in more than just the biblical sense. He truly is my Father. I didn’t grow up with a dad in my life, so I didn’t have that earthly relationship with a father, but God has filled that role in a way only He can. I want to try my best to be who He knows I am inside.


Even beyond the relationship I've built—and am still building with Him, one of the greatest blessings is seeing my children grow to know God in a more intimate way than I ever did growing up. I didn’t attend church every Sunday, I never participated in Vacation Bible School, and I didn’t go to youth summer camps with a church. These are all experiences that I cherish for my kids now, and I’m so grateful they have these opportunities now and in the future. I have loved every single minute of my journey, even through the hard times.


I found my amazing church in September 2023, and I’ve been attending ever since. From the moment I walked in, I knew it was my church home. My heart was led to further my faith and deepen my relationship with God, and on October 15, 2023, I was baptized. Since then, I’ve become part of an incredible Life Group through my church, which I now help co-lead. This group is filled with wonderful women of all ages and walks of life who have supported me with unconditional love and have been my prayer warriors. In addition to that, I’ve been serving as a Youth Leader for about two months now. It fills my soul every week to spend two nights in a row doing something I truly cherish. Not only is it something I love, but it also strengthens my faith—especially during Youth Group. It's incredible to see a group of teenagers go from being rowdy to worshipping God with all their hearts. They surrender themselves completely, praising Him without holding anything back. They kneel at the altar, pour out their hearts, cry, hug, and support each other with love and understanding. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and I feel so blessed to witness it every week.


I would love to make this a weekly thing, doing a blog post, but I'll just do it however often I feel lead to. If you've taken the time to read this, thank you so much! I love being able to be open and I've been told several times that I'm admired for my boldness and I have God to thank for that. I love sharing what He does in my life and what He shows me. He's worth it all. Love you guys!


-Tarrah

Aug 15, 2024

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