I've started on this new path with God and I've never been more happy in my life. Who knew have a relationship with Jesus would be this wonderful? I've always gone to church and done church things but I never truly believed. I feel bad that I'd been lying to so many people and for so long.
I went away to college and tried going to church but my major didn't allow that. Theatre was and still is a passion of mine but I got hurt so many times by people and what I didn't do. Mined you the things I didn't do are things you shouldn't do but I guess if you want the lead in a show, you get the picture.
I finished college and didn't know where to turn. What to do. I kept getting pressure from my sister and I understand why it was just hard because I was lost.
I started going back to church in the fall, singing in the choir and helping out with youth group. In November we went to convention in Atlanta. I was so excited! One, for the road trip and two, something was going to happen. I wasn't sure what but I knew it was good. During one of the speakers I asked God to say my name. Something simple. I thought it would be instant; nothing happen. Walking back, I was in a daze. Talking, but in a daze. Then a guy walking by, just passing me said Ally. I had to do a double take. I didn't know who this person was. He just kept walking. A smile came to my face and I was filled with so much joy.
A week later, I got a call to be a youth pastor. I'm in the process of applying to seminary and I have never been so sure of what I'm doing with my life.
The Lord loves all of us. He wants a relationship with you but, you have to pursue him first. It's funny, my friend Emma prayed for me to find God winter of 08. It took about a year and a half and during that time I learned so much about myself and then He saved me. :-)
"My God is mighty to save." - Hillsong United.
we've been praying for you longer :] love you sooo much!
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