Now, I will introduce Amanda from His Passion Our Fashion. She became one of my very first blogger friends with some AMAZING modest clothes inspirations on her blog! We connected on our both exclusively wearing skirts, which is hard to find so you need as much support as you can get!
I have always been involved in religion, since the day I was born. I was raised in an Irish-Roman Catholic family and we went to church every Sunday; no ifs, ands, or buts. I went willingly every Sunday and sang along to the hymns, joined in with Sunday School and once again participated willingly. I was baptized, received communion and had my confirmation willingly as well. But throughout the entirety of my stay in the Catholic Church I never once felt close to God. I knew there was a God, I knew He existed and loved me but never did I once consider having a relationship with Him.
Was there a specific event/time that you made the decision to believe and really follow Christ?
Was your transformation sudden or gradual?
How did God change your heart?
My change of heart took place in college. It had been years since I had decided that my relationship with God was real and growing but not much in my life had changed. I was in many unsatisfying relationships and felt quite lonely. I hadn't made many friends on campus and my go-to person, my sister, had gone off to basic training with the Army. I spent a lot more time alone in my room (I didn't have a roomate) and spent a lot more time in silence. It was in those moments that I felt the Lord reaching out to me, calling for His daughter to rely on Him and not on any ordinary person. It was in Him I found myself truly understanding His love and affection for me. It was in these times that I found more solace and less loneliness in these quiet times and how I reveled in my nature walks, appreciating everything my Lord had made for me. This change of heart not only brought me more affection towards God but made me realize just how beautiful, I myself was.
How did He change your mind?
Did he change your body, the way your dress or give you a desire for fitness after you became a Christian?
I'll be honest, I have no desire for fitness. I am a sit-on-the-couch-and-eat-oreos-while-playing-wii type of girl. But when the Lord changed my heart and mind, He gave me a purpose to please Him in all aspects of my life; including in the way I dress. I chose to dress more modestly and begin wearing skirts. This transformation in me was the main reason I started my blog His Passion Our Fashion. I felt that the Lord wanted me to reach out to young women in this day and age and help them realize that keeping modest, and pure in the way you dress is so important to the Lord and is much more becoming. I believe with my wardrobe change came even more of a change of heart. Wearing skirts all the time made me feel closer to the Lord, knowing that that was how the Lord wants me to dress. Here's some before and after pictures :)
How are you living out everyday to glorify Him?
About Amanda
Hi, I'm Amanda, founder and owner of His Passion Our Fashion. I have been blogging for 4 months now and enjoy it immensly. I am 22 years old and live in southern Vermont. I am also currently engaged and getting married in the spring.
His Passion Our Fashion
Great post - gives something to think about. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love to hear about how others come to the Lord. I love your story!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post girl! Love your story!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading this. Thanks for the great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story. This is very inspirational and motivational. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate hearing about spiritual journeys, they are so encouraging and provide an impetus to look more closely at our own paths. Thank you for sharing your story, and I look forward to hearing more. Peace! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experiences, it is always interesting to hear how people connect with God.
ReplyDeleteAmanda,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your conversion story! It's amazing what can happen when God takes over. All the best for your upcoming wedding.
Thank you for sharing your story. It's very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! It is really interesting to see how each person came to know Jesus!
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