God has been a part of my life since I can remember. Growing up in a Christian home and attending church since I was a baby made it easy to put my faith in God, it was pretty much a lifestyle. God has definitely done some amazing things in my life but it was pretty recently that I actually began to see God working. When I came to college, I knew I had to get involved with a Christian organization and make good, wise friends or else I knew it would be easy to fall into temptation. After checking out some different campus ministries I began to feel a little discouraged because I felt like none of them were for me. I had grown up in the exact same church with the exact same people my entire life and didn't know anything other than that. I began to realize that sometimes it takes stepping out of your comfort zone to really find what you may be searching for. After some experiences and struggles, I began to delve into God's word and really find out what I believe, not just what my parents have always told me or what I had always learned at church. I figured out how important it was to really make my faith my own, not just following guidelines that had been set for me. Ever since then I am constantly challenged, in good ways. Whether it's going away for ten weeks this summer, evangelism on the beach during spring break, or just being able to share my testimony.. God has taught me so much over the last two years during a time when so many people run away from him. I am so thankful for all my Christian friends and soon to be Christian sisters! I know that God has put certain people and events in my life to inspire and encourage me throughout my journey!
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:2
Emily Haddock
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