Goodbye Past......Hello Future

"I can do all things through He who gives me strength." Before even a week ago, I didn't take this quote from the Bible to heart. It wasn't my main focus in life. (I know not the best answer to share to the world) But in all honesty it wasn't. I wasn't a gung ho Catholic. I wasn't a jump out of bed on a Sunday morning willingly to go to Church type of girl. Until now. We got a new priest at my church that I have known for about 3 years. He is one of the nicest, kindhearted, Christ-like people I know. I began to see my faith changing before my eyes. I pray before bed and when I wake up. I go to church every Sunday without question and I listen to more appropriate music. I have changed for the better also through a Christian movie I watched for the first time this week. Soul Surfer. This movie is about a girl, Bethany Hamilton, who at the age of 13 was attacked by a 14 foot tiger shark on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii in a location known as the tunnels. She was an up and coming young surfer and that morning was surfing with her friend and her friends family. When she was attacked, she put her faith in God and He brought her to safety. She lost over 60% of her blood and she lost her left arm. Most people would quit when presented with this type of obstacle. But again with the grace of God, she got back on the board. She is now 21 years old and a pro surfer. She put her faith and trust in our Savior Jesus Christ. She is my inspiration to become a better me. Thank you for showing me the true testament of faith in God.

~Rachel