redemption.

Today, more so than any other day, the Lord has been teaching me a ton about what it means to be redeemed. He has brought me from such a low, low place in my life to where I am now. Often, I lose sight of how far I have come--I still think of myself as the girl who would do anything just to fit in, just to feel loved. I, typically, feel that staying in my hometown through my forming a real relationship with Christ has hindered ministry for me--like I have who I once was just hanging over my head around anyone and everyone I went to high school with; however, through Him speaking to me, I am proud of the woman he is forming me to be. I have realized that while not everyone may believe that people change; I am living proof that God can change anyone willing to accept him. I have pride in my Jesus and what he has done in my life, and I should never be ashamed of who I once was--it has lead me to who I am.

Praise God for redemption!