So it begins...

I've known for a long time that many people at KL blog, but I had never taken time to actually read them. The other day I just got really curious and looked at many of the community blogs and I was so blessed. I was blessed by stories, by pictures, and by a glimpse into the lives and hearts of those I'm so thankful for...so I've decided to start a blog. I have no idea what this will look like, but I'm excited. I had a blog when I was in Thailand and it was something the Lord really used to help me speak what I was learning and experiencing and it gaves those who weren't near me an idea of how to pray. Copies were even printed out and given to all of the elderly people that lived at the assisted living center I was working at at the time. My parents could read it and understand my day to day life.  Many people told me that the felt like they could be on the journey with me. So I guess that's what I want. I want to invite others to journey with me.

So why Unashamed?

Several reasons. Number one. The Lord has absolutely transformed my life. He has taken my shame, guilt, and sin and brought redemption in ways that still brings me to my knees in thankfulness. I am so blessed to be so loved. Number two. The Lord has really been building a lot in me lately. I have felt as if it has been a season of foundation pouring. During the long night hours that I am awake and alone (got to love night nursing) the Lord has pursued my heart. He has been growing my ability to hear his voice more clearly, he has spoken about being bold, he has given me a heart for sharing his love with the lost (especially those that I work with) and many other things. Mainly it leads me to being unashamed in the way I love the Lord, in speaking what he says with boldness, and stepping out in faith when sharing with those who don't know him. Number three. Sometimes trusting in the Lord requires waiting before we really see what he has planned. I don't really like this place very much, but I know the faithfulness of the Lord. So I hang on to his promise that those who wait on him will not be put to shame.

I guess now that I have a post I need to tell people that a new blogs exists. Thanks for journeying with me! Blessings!