It all started with a simple request from my daughter’s teacher, to share with her class, why we celebrate El Día de los Reyes - Three Kings Day. I said yes thinking all I had to do was pick up a book and read the class a story. Little did I know, it would not be that easy. After what felt like an endless search for a book I never found, yet still determined to share a beloved tradition, I ventured into the world of storytelling. As incredible as this may sound, when I wrote this story, my only intent was to share it with my child’s 4th grade class. Never in my wildest dreams, did I plan on submitting my story for publication. However, the response I received from those children, and the encouragement I received from several friends, inspired me to publish my story.
Writing has brought to light a part of me I didn’t know existed, immeasurable joy, revelation and purpose. It has also been the gateway, to discovering who I truly am and what I believe. Writing has provided me with the opportunity to share the things dear to my heart with others, in a way I never thought possible. I never imagined how much power the pen truly has until I encountered it firsthand. This journey has taught me to value, appreciate, and make time not only for the people I love, but for the things I love. I’ve discovered that taking time for me is not selfish but loving, as it gives me the opportunity to rest and renew my strength, so that I can give all of myself to those I love.
I am a person who always strives for excellence and doesn’t know the meaning of giving up. I’m a passionate fighter willing to pour everything into every endeavor. I am not ashamed of who I am, what I believe, and the things I like and don’t like.
Most importantly, I am madly in love with Jesus. He is the greatest love of my life. He has been exceedingly gracious, merciful and loving to me. My greatest desire, is to bring glory, honor and praise to Him in everything I do. I am who I am because of Him. I stand redeemed and new because of who He is, and what He has done. He is my passion and the reason I write and sing. I began the blog Consecrated for Him, at consecratedforhimonly.blogspot.com, in an effort to share His impact on my life, my thoughts as a sojourner, and that being a Christian does not mean we are perfect, have it all together or better than others. Rather, a Christian is someone who can see the depravity of their heart, their need for Jesus and someone who has chosen to place their hope and trust in Him and His sacrifice, regardless of denomination. A real Christian is a work in progress, nothing more nothing less. Yet that willingness to live beyond yourself and believe Him to be who He says He is and in His promises, is transformational and empowering! My hope is to minister to the aching, wounded, and lonely soul having been one myself.
Although I am fearful of failing, I will not allow my fear of failure to prevent me from trying. I truly believe, with every part of my being, Journey to Faith is a unique and thought provoking story. It teaches truth and that Jesus is worth every obstacle, challenge, disappointment, loss or pain we experience in this life.
Ultimately, my prayer is that this project and every endeavor of my life will always bring God glory, honor and praise.