I’m truly in the world but not of the world. Seven years has separated me from what I knew – the world. It’s been so long that I was the old me that I don’t even remember a lot of it. I’m the new me and here to do the Lord’s work. I’m an instrument in His hands, and not of myself but of Him.

Saying “not of myself” sounds like I have no freedom, but I do. I can do whatever I want, He doesn’t force me to do anything, but I choose to give my life to Him and in return He greatly blesses me. He gives me more than I could ever get on my own. I love Him. He’s my rock and my everlasting God.