Beautifully broken, but made perfect in Christ

Most of you know, but for those who don’t, my name is Julie. I am not very good at talking about myself and while I have a lot to say in general (thanks to being a deep and intellectual thinker), it’s hard to sum up who I am through text on screen. Honestly, I would much rather talk about you, than me. However, to be fair, I think it’s appropriate to give you an idea of who I am as a person. Where I’ve been, where I am now, and where I intend on going.

I am a late 20 year old and the only child of two very hard working parents. Being the only child had its perks as a kid, but as I have gotten older, I have noticed a drastic shift in the role as a child. The truth is, I spend 80% of my life and time taking care of them. None of which I mind because they raised me right.  I will forever be grateful for the sacrifices they made and continue to make for me.  I wouldn’t be who I am today without them both. I love them dearly and I will be devastated when they pass because they are essentially all I have.

When I am not at home, I am at work. I work two part time jobs, which I am thankful everyday for. Both jobs are in two completely different working environments, so I really do get to experience the best of both worlds.  I graduated with a BBA in Management in December 2009.  At some point I intend on pursuing a Masters Degree in Biblical Counseling or Counseling, but at the moment I am letting God guide and direct that path in my life.

My goal in life was never to achieve “great” things, my goal in life has ultimately been to learn and grow from my experiences and appreciate every opportunity in life I have been given.

When I’m not working, I am usually doing one of three things in no particular order: Reading, Writing, and Working Out. When I am not doing those three things, I am usually hanging out with  friends.  I have a tight knit of close people in my life and I am grateful everyday for them. I have met so many different people in my life that it would be hard to say thank you to all of them.  The people that are still in my life, I am very protective over and keep close to my heart.

I am a deep thinker and conversationalist. I enjoy talking about God, Faith, Life, Religion, Love, Loss, Relationships, Theology, The Bible, etc. I love connecting with people of all walks of life and learning from them.

My motto in life is “Everything happens for a reason” and it’s true. I wouldn’t be where I am now without my experiences. I wouldn’t have learned anything about myself had I not gone through the things I have. I am a very blessed woman who is determined to make a difference in this world. I don’t want to live my life in vain or go against God’s Will for me. I am determined more than ever to live out my purpose.

One day at a time, one step at a time, and with God on my side, I am going to conquer the world!

The most important aspect of my life is of course my relationship with God. You can read my testimony and learn how I was able to restore my relationship and faith in Him. My life hasn’t always been easy and I have experienced a lot of heart break, hardship, and rejection. However, through all of it, I have been able to rise above it all with a better sense of clarity and perspective.

I love my life for the simple fact that I know God is in my corner. He is the sunrise and sunset of my days. My life revolves around His Word and His Promises. 

I took over Incite Faith in November 2010 and have been writing since. It’s hard to put into words the kind of impact this site has had on my life, not just spiritually, but emotionally too. Our words have an impact on the lives around us and while at times my words have ultimately failed me, Incite Faith has given me the strength to use my words to inspire the life of others.

The longest journey begins with a single step.

For a more focused account of my life,  you can follow me on my personal site and read my thoughts about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness from a A Soul Reborn.

Thank you again for all your continued support and feel free to contact me if you need prayer or encouragement.

God bless all of you!