Alford Reflection

Alford.Session1.Journal An experience in my life that will influence my academic work and goals at CCU is a hard lesson in obedience. In 2012, I experienced some hardships that have made an impact on my life and goals. I was broken in all aspects; spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. My disobedience to God and his will for my life resulted in making choices based on self will along with the consequences. I was in captivity to some strongholds that I was bound to most of my adult life. The spiritual brokenness that I experienced was a life without God and direction. There was no relationship with him, no faith, and a life full of fear. I found myself sitting in a jail cell trying to mentally recollect what went wrong and how I ended up there. I began to pray and ask God to please help me. Although I was incarcerated I began a journey of obedience and through that prayer of surrender I felt a sense of freedom. I developed a relationship with Jesus that has impacted every decision I’ve made since. I realized then that I need to be focused on God in all aspects of my life which led to a Christ based university. …show more content…
The guilt, remorse, and shame that I felt for my choices and the impact it had on my loved ones was overwhelming. God used the brokenness to bring him glory and honor. I drew near to him in the midst of adversity and my faith grew stronger. I began to read and study the Bible and discover intimacy. I learned what I needed to find in a healthy relationship with him. The importance for me was to learn also about myself to truly become obedient. Through forming that intimate relationship with Christ I became teachable and