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!