Hi, I’m Lydia, and I am Nursing major at Brookhaven College. This wasn’t the path that I had laid out for my life. Which was exactly my problem…to think I was the one to create a life plan away from God.
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My daughter Shiloh was born on August 14th of this year, and that is an example of God’s grace!
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All throughout high school, I used my body as a tool to get attention from others. I wanted to please people, be loved, and be known, but I was going about it all the wrong ways. Instead of leaning into God’s truth during my seasons of struggles, I pushed away and listened to worldly lies.
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Throughout my high school years, I constantly told myself, “You’ll be fine, you’re already saved” and “I have struggles, but THAT isn’t MY struggle.”
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By feeding myself these lies, and being consumed by how I would look or feel, I was in a dark place without Jesus. The shame, the guilt, and the deceit was miserable. I viewed myself with a critical eye, especially as I criticized my body, thinking it that wasn’t up to “standards”.
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Through Shiloh, God has shown me how much he loves me and how he made me just the way I am — a part of HIS design!
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I have a CD that I turn on when it’s nap time for Shiloh. It plays bible verse songs. One of them is Psalm 139: 13-14. It says, “You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
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How uplifting is it to know that from the beginning, you are WONDERFULLY MADE! God made you just the way you are from the very beginning!
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God used Shiloh to show me his abounding grace and love when I didn’t think I deserved it. Now he is teaching me how to show Shiloh how much she is loved, appreciated, and beautiful in God’s image.
Beautiful testimony of God’s promises and faithfulness!!
So very beautiful like you Lydia! God has wonderful plans for you! Shiloh is so beautiful also❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
So proud of you and Shiloh! Loved this beautiful reflection on the many blessings in your life. ❤️
Oh my sweet Lydia. Jane Mama loves you. I’m so glad you are in a place that you allow Gods love, grace and molding in your life. You know he’s always there. It’s just a matter of where we are. Stay close to him. Draw your strength and guidance from his word. Trust the Godly people in your life and surround yourself with them. You are a beautiful, smart young woman with a precious gift. I have no doubt that you will tackle motherhood with the same grit and determination you’ve got inside you. Will be praying for you!
Amen. You are so strong and beautiful and I am so encouraged by you. He is the God of abundance! He intricately designed you and Shiloh to radiate His beauty and grace❤️
Thank you for sharing your story so that it can empower others. I’m so impressed by your faithfulness. Motherhood is beautiful!
That is a beautiful message Lydia. I hope lots of young girls read it and take it to heart. Your message can be a blessing to so many. Just a Shiloh had been a blessing to you💕