My Story

Sifted…this is my Christian story. I argued with God for many months about writing a blog. There are so many great ones out there and anyone who knows me knows I have always done everything possible to get out of writing. I am a math major through and through! I told God (that will probably be a whole blog itself…me telling God what to do!) that I would write a blog just as soon as He gave me a name for it. Of course, He answered this prayer immediately during my quiet time. He gave me the verses out of Luke (22:31-32) and the word SIFTED. This is my story. I became a Christian at a very early age. I honestly don’t remember not knowing Christ as my Savior but my life needed sifted. As I matured as a person I needed to mature as a Christian…much like Peter. God had to show me what needed to be sifted out and allow me to go through the process. This was a painful process initiated by my wrong choices then the sifting like wheat. Peter was already a follower of Christ. Christ told Peter and the other disciples that just as His Father had granted Him a kingdom, Christ granted them that they may eat and drink at His table in His kingdom, and they would sit on the twelve thrones. Peter’s eternal life was assured but his earthly walk needed sifted. Christ said to Peter: “…but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” I heard Christ say the same words to me. Sifting is not the path all Christians take but it is my story. So now I am writing a blog…go figure God’s sense of humor! My greatest desire is to bring God glory and my prayer is that this blog truly strengthens and encourages my brothers who read it.