Church Girl Part 2

My choice to follow God was the best decision ever. I learned very fast that this journey is not for the weak.

After becoming a believer I found a small Christian college to attend. During this time I met life long friends and my current future husband. This was a culture shock for me. I got to experience different cultures and denominations. One thing we all had in common was our belief in God. I was required to have a minor in biblical studies but I graduated with my business degree.

After graduating college I moved away from home and started working for the same small Christian College. I was also fully committed to my faith walk. I went on a five year dating sabbatical, I was no longer sexually active and I even preached my first sermon. I was all in.

I eventually moved back home to Atlanta and my life took a sharp turn. The committed church girl decided to let her hair down. I started back drinking, smoking weed, partying and I became sexually active again. I was living life to the fullest. I was dating and enjoying being a single woman in Atlanta.

I was happy to be free again, so I thought. I even have the tattoo to prove it. I eventually reconnected with my future hubby who was also my college sweetheart. We started dating and he helped me slow down my lifestyle a bit. He started cleaning up his act and I slowly tried to follow. I eventually took my true turn back to God after my son was born.

It’s like a light bulb came on. I said to myself. I don’t want to raise my son outside of church. I have to go to church. So I asked my mom to pick a church for Easter and I will go. She picked my cousins church. I went and joined after a couple of visits. It was meant to be.

My life shifted and I am now back on my journey with God. Its been about two years since I restarted my faith journey. Life has a funny way of redirecting you. This church girl was meant to start all over again.

Looking back I did not think I would get off track again but I did. I did not plan on having my children before marriage but I did. I didn’t see my life being this way but it happened. I am unashamed of what seemed like a setback.

One thing is true about all of this. This church girl found her way back. Just like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). I am still walking my journey out and I will not give up.

Church Girl…

~Lisa Sophia~