I have recently realized that I might seem to be a great mystery to some of you. Most of those that read my blog only know bits and pieces of my story. I hesitate in sharing because I don't want to glorify my past sin...I don't want to draw attention to myself...I don't want to isolate some people because they don't had a "bad past"...
I do however want to offer hope for those who have experienced some of the things I have...or who may know someone who has. I want Him to be lifted up in my life. I pray that by you all seeing where He has brought me from that He would be glorified! I LOVE to hear people's stories and am hoping some of you share the same joy. I suppose I will break it up into seperate posts since it seems the blogger-type thing to do :)
In the beginning I will just state the facts of my past. I want to be clear that the choices I made as an adult are not to be excused because of my childhood. However, things that happened in my childhood gave me a propensity toward certain types of sin. I take full responsibility for my adult choices. I am forever grateful that I am fully forgiven for my past, present and future sins and that they are covered by His blood.
After I state the "before Christ" facts...I will share my journey with Him in more poetic terms. I am so grateful for where He has brought me.
Tomorrow I will share the facts of my life thru age 5...
10 comments:
Shanna -- I'm in Holly Schmedt's LIfe Group - She had some great things to say about you and I've seen your link on several other blogs so I finally got around to checking it out!.. Can't wait to read your story. God is so good and he wastes nothing!
Omg i'm sooo excited to hear it! Even though i lived with you and know alot i'm dont really know everything or the order or the details.
I cant wait to hear everything God has done in your life!
I love you!!
see you soon! :)
I have to take jared home and me and taylor arent getting to hang out before, so we'll go to braums for a quick visit.
So i should be there between 10 and 10:15! Tell the boys i'm looking forward to snuggle time :)
love you!
Can't wait!
Can I say I'm looking forward to your past? :) Seriously, I am excited to hear what God did and is doing!
Hey! I am going to try to do something similar... Maybe others will to!
Bring it, sister. Glory to God.
Good for you! I'm looking forward to hearing your story. I know it is hard to open yourself up like that, but how awesome that it could help change lives!
I've heard a lot but I've never heard your full testimony. I'm so excited!! I'll be sure to tune in tomorrow. : )
I can't wait to hear about the mysterious Shanna!!
Your motive in sharing is so pure and I thank you for disclosing this to all! Your are treasured. I've already read the part 1 and am amazed at God by it already!
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