Today, being a woman is difficult. We are constantly being held to this impossible standard of false beauty and being told how we should act. I fell into this trap all through my teen years. I thought that my worth came from how I looked, how I acted, and being well-liked. I spent way too many years looking for the approval of others instead of God. I’m here to tell you dear sisters in Christ, it does not matter how you look or how well-liked you are. You are known, loved,

Growing up, like every child, I was excited about many events such as my birthday, fun school events, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. This child-like excitement is so beautiful. The anticipation of Santa coming on Christmas Eve, picking out a costume with mom on Halloween, and figuring out who is coming to your birthday party. The future was bright when we were children, but we grew up. The future can be less exciting and scarier. Will I get into college? What am I going to

Life is an epic journey. It is a gift given to us by God. Just like every journey we see in books or movies, there are joys, suffering, obstacles, great adventure, tragedy, and great romance. As someone who liked to be in control of her own life, I’m here to tell you the great joy that comes from trusting God with your life. Not just with your faith life, but with all aspects of life. Christ died for us, and even if it was just you on this earth, He would have died for you