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I’m Not Who I Was


 


          I have done many things in my life that I am not proud of and that are not God glorifying.  Up until about four years ago, I allowed these things define who I was.  My identity was found in the world.  I sought my validation and satisfaction through relationships with people.  I was so obsessed with pleasing others that I allowed them to take advantage of me.  Because of this, I took the wrong road over and over again.  This road was a road that lied, stole all my hope and joy, took all measures to keep me from the truth, blinded me from all that was good, enticed me with things of this world, and created such a deep emptiness in my heart.  But…


 


I’m not who I was!


           


            The past four years have been a period of refinement and redemption.  The Lord has taken me through valleys and on top of mountains.  He has continually shown me who He really is and what it means to be His child.  He has captivated heart and made me whole!  Because I am His, and will be for eternity, I’m not who I was!


 


 


 


14 responses to “I’m Not Who I Was”

  1. well halley i know that you have a big heart for the kids .i remenber you when you were here..iquitos peru and to meet you was a big bless for me …i did not who you were ..but i know who you are …yuo are our siter …god has a beautiful plan for us ..god bles you halley take care..frank

  2. Amen, sister! =] I love the picture and what you said about God captivating your heart and making you whole!

  3. wow, Not only are you not who you were, but now that you allowing God to shine through you like never before he will use who you were to reach to so many people. we all have that constant changing from who were were to who God is making us, and man am i thankful to be new, and not who i was.

  4. Hailey take care of yourself and be safe. You are doing a good thing and I admire you for it. My family will be praying for you. If you need anything before during or after your trip let me know. You’ll always be my sister 🙂

    Michael

  5. Precious One ~ You are not who you were, and I see Jesus in you more everyday. Thank God, He is ever changing, purifying and refining us all! I love you and will miss you this summer, but I am SO excited for all the LORD is doing in your life. God bless you as you minister to His little ones in Swaziland. Always BE A LIGHT and Reflect HIS SON! Forever and always ~ MOM (Lam. 3:22-23)

  6. Haley-
    You are so amazing and not just because of that post. I have very similar things going on in my life and this post was very encouraging and uplifting for me. I will be praying for you and your group as you guys are gone. I wish you the best every day you are there. Remember to let God work through you each and every day. And have an amazing birthday. Love you girl!

  7. hi, my friend it`s wonderful what you are doing there i know you are a great person with a big heart. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER.

  8. Hales! I miss you so much! i love you so much and am praying for you!! You are such a blessing to me and I know you are a blessing to everybody everywhere you go! Shine the love of Christ through you and never be ashamed of it! I miss you and cant wait to hear from you!

  9. Hey Haley, I hope you’re having a great time. We miss you! Do they have Jamba Juice in Africa? I love you.

    Jake

  10. Hey Haley!
    I’m glad ya’ll made it there safely. Kels and I have been praying for your well-being and that you will be an effective spreader of the gospel to the people of Swaziland. We do have one question, though. How will you communicate with the indigenous? Do ya’ll have an interpreter? We love you and will miss you.

    Katy

  11. Hey Haley! We sure miss you around here. Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you. I can’t wait to here more about what God is doing there.

    Trish

  12. Haley! I hope you are enjoying your last few days there. I can’t wait to hear all about it. You are an amazing woman of God and I love you so much! Miss you. Can’t wait to talk to you soon.
    Love, Alyson