I've been made new. And so has my blog.

So, I've been experiencing a lot of changes, a lot of redemption, and a lot of healing in my life the past year. After going to college, I made some huge decisions to surrender everything that was ungodly in my life, and live completely in obedience to Him. Obeying is hard, but I know that it is worth it. I lived two-lives for so long, but the freedom that came through obedience and surrender has changed who I am. I can now say that I am running towards Christ. I am not perfect, but I am not living a double-life and I am not living under Satan's hand. And it is glorious. So, in light of all of that, I have decided to re-vamp my blog (maybe you noticed the change in layout and title? maybe not? haha). But I thought it was time for a change.
A song that I've been listening to and letting sink into my heart is called "I am new" by Jason Gray... my favorite lyrics include:

"Now I won't deny the worst you could say about me. But I'm not defined by mistakes that I've made. Because God says of me, "I am not who I was, I'm being remade. I am new. I am chosen and holy and I'm dearly loved. I am new." Too long have I lived in the shadows of shame. Believing that there was no way I could change. But the One who is making everything new, doesn't see me the way that I do."


I LOVE THOSE LYRICS. I'm all for lyrics...but lyrics can't be trusted. In times of hardship and temptation...the only thing that I can cling to as truth is God's word...and 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Such truth. Such beautiful, beautiful truth. Truth can be trusted. Truth can't be denied. Truth is completely true. Good to know. Good to know.

In other news...my sister is getting married in 10 days! AH!
And I leave for camp in 11!!!
Woot woo!!!

That's all for now. :)

In His Love,
HG

Comments

J. said…
Being a part of this change in you has been such a joy! I love you and can't wait to see what God continues to do as you grow and change even more!
June 2, 2011 at 11:42 PM
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