beginnings

So this is my first blog..but I guess that's kind of obvious. :) I figured this way, I can stay in touch with my True Vine family and get my thoughts written out!

My blog title explains where I am right now. I've been waiting for the last 16 years for God to surprise me, to challenge me and change me into the person He wants me to be. Over the last 2 weekends of Training, He finally did. I saw Him move and work more over those few days than in my whole life combined. I was thinking the other day, "Why didn't I experience this sooner?" I guess the answer to that is, because I never opened myself up to Him enough for Him to amaze me! And wow, when I let Him take over, He didn't disappoint me. It was so incredible to be completely transformed by my God. After a lifetime of mountain-top highs and having a mediocre relationship with the One who saved me, it's so awesome to feel connected to Him. He's no longer the "story book" God that Sunday school curriculums attempt to portray. He's my Daddy- my tangible, living God.

One other thing- I'll be the first to admit that I'm human. I need you guys to help keep me accountable and on track. And correct me if I'm wrong or confused... which could happen a lot. :)