Birthday Celebration

October 17th marks a very important day for me. Today is the day, 24 years ago, that I became a Christian. We call it my “spiritual birthday”. Growing up, my mom always made a big deal about this day, buying us a new devotional book or Bible, giving us the “You Are Special” plate at dinner and reminiscing about the day it all began.

I barely remember it, because I was only 4 years old. And I’m sure I didn’t fully understand all the intricacies of the Christian faith at that time. But, I do remember feeling like there was something more…and I wanted to find out what it was. What began as the innocent curiosity of a child grew into a love relationship with the heavenly Father.

I never could have imagined then the journey the Lord would take me on, the ways He would reveal Himself to me and the unfathomable love He would demonstrate to this undeserving girl. He stood by my side even when I pushed Him away, continually pursued me when I rebelled against Him, and showered me with grace and love when I became utterly consumed with myself. I still stand in amazement today when I look back and see His faithfulness when I was so faithless. It is something I may never comprehend this side of heaven, but something I will forever be grateful for.

What an incredible adventure the last 24 years of walking with Him have been! I am blessed beyond words to call Him my Savior. I am thankful every day for His unfailing love. And it is my privilege to share with everyone how He redeemed my life from the pit!


This sacred romance, this journey of my soul,
The voice that began speaking to me so many years ago.
It told me I was special, unique and greatly loved.
It told me that I didn’t have to hide from who I was.

But, somehow, along the way, that voice grew small and weak.
Amidst the heartaches of life, I could no longer hear it speak.
Yet, the desires of my soul remained and grew deeper still.
I relentlessly pursued something for this void to fill.

Never succeeding in my attempts, no matter what I tried.
Couldn’t find what I was longing for until to myself, I died.
Now I can see so clearly the pure and simple truth:
In this puzzle of my life, the missing piece was You.

You were the Voice that spoke to me from the very start,
The only One who could fit the hole that gaped inside my heart.
Embracing You now with joy, I gladly follow Your lead,
Knowing You’re the one True Love who can fulfill my every need.