I believe that God uses different experiences to shape, mold, and equip us.
This is not limited to the professional part of our lives but is intertwined with every part, which is why I would like to share with you a few additional experiences God's used to grow me.
From lemonade stands to finding ways to be on my school news crew from elementary school to high school,
God has been cultivating skills within me for content creation, relationship building, and hard work.
He's also been shaping my aim
and my purpose.
I was raised in an all-girls home with two sisters and a single mom.
In the absence of a father in my home, God truly began to fill that void and meet my needs.
This started through first understanding that I was created for a relationship with Him and entrusting my life to Him as Lord and Savior.
It was also through the absence of a father that I developed a passion for helping those who are vulnerable and in need physically and spiritually.
My aim is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples.
In addition to our own experiences, I believe we can learn from the experience of others. This is the reason I love sharing stories over tacos or reading about what other people have learned.
Although I can't list every person or book God has used to invest in me, I've listed a few different books that have impacted me professionally and personally.
When Faith is Forbidden - Todd Nettleton
Kingdom Man - Dr. Tony Evans
Holy Sexuality - Christopher Yuan
The Battle Plan for Prayer - Alex and Stephen Kendrick
The YouTube Formula - Derral Eves
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
The Cure - Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch
Steal Like an Artist - Austin Kleon
Tactics - Gregory Koukl
Wild at Heart - John Eldredge
Ultimately, I've been blessed.
I've been blessed to know God and have a relationship with him.
I've been blessed to learn and grow in both skill and passion.
From growing through times of hardship to playing pickleball with friends and family, I pray God continues to give me opportunities to share and steward what He's entrusted to me.
