Personal Narrative: Defining Moments In My Life

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If I had to choose a defining moment in my history that would prepare me for my courses here at CCU, it would above all be accepting Jesus into my heart. While there are many influencing moments in my life, that day changed everything down to my core. The way I saw the world. The way I talked to others.
The way I understood others. The way I read His word. It most definitely was the “born again” moment.
Hopefully by the end of this writing assignment you, and possibly even I, will better understand how that moment has influenced, and will continue to influence my life, and my time at CCU.
I was at the bottom! Divorce from my second wife and accusations of abuse towards my son, coming from his mother, who had coaxed him
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I thought I was at my lowest at this point. Then the tides turned. I gained custody when my ex’s husband was charged with felony child endangerment and driving under the influence due to my daughter being in the car with him. “This was awesome!” “ They would be safe with me!” Both thoughts ran through my head. Instead it was the start of an even darker hole. Constant harassment and visits from DHS that came from anonymous sources led to a 2nd divorce and me on my knees ready to end it all with on squeeze. Luckily He spoke to me every time and said “Tomorrow is different.” I eventually, after realizing I couldn’t do things on my own,
I wound up at the foot of the cross on my knees. Born again
I wouldn’t change anything in my past, I am ashamed or regret nothing. All that has made me who I am today . It has prepared me to know tomorrow is different. Trust in Him to get through today. My past has given me the drive to complete every task for His glory. It has given me patience to understand and a thirst for wanting to know peoples ambitions, stories and testimonies. I want all my tomorrows to be

different from today which will be a driving factor for my education at

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