Hello, I'm Jessica

My love for books and reading began early on in childhood. I loved the idea of grand adventures, of a hero going through many trials but persevering in the end. I wanted to be a hero in those stories to go through trials and still be standing after it all.

 

As I grew older, I realized this was no easy feat. I struggle with my mental health. There was an emptiness inside my chest that nothing could fill. No matter what I tried. No book, story, person, or thing could fill it completely. 

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That was until I had an encounter with the Lord. He spoke to me in a time I felt like I had no one. In a time of desperation. He called me to Him. He named me His.  

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 Afterwards, I began to pursue Him. He led me to a Church where I felt His presence. Where I felt comfortable enough to open up and was heard. God gave me a hunger for Him and His Word. I began to actively start studying the Bible, attending a Bible Study Group at Church, to listen to Gospel music outside of Sunday Service. He gave me freedom and a sense of peace.  

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So much so, I asked to be baptized in His name. I was and am proud to belong the Lord and my savior Jesus Christ. However, my struggles were not over. My Salvation in Jesus is just not a onetime event or decision. But rather a continuous adventure of sorts. I was saved when I gave my life over to Him, I am being saved in daily devotion to Him, I will be saved when the time comes to bring me into His Kingdom of Heaven.  

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Weeks after my baptism, I have grown to learn there are still tests and trials I must undergo. Just because I was saved does not mean my journey or story is finished. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions so far. Loneliness, isolation, and separation just to name a few. But also, elation, excitement, and belonging. 

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I realize that as I am separated from worldly matters and enter Godly matters, I might experience this rollercoaster sensation quite often. 

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Which is what drew me to create this blog. To not only connect with others who are either in their beginning stages of their Journey with Christ, or well-seasoned in their walk with the Lord. But to also make a way for others to encourage and share their story. And finally, to spread the Words and Works of the Lord.

 

I invite you to read, share, and experience this adventure with me.