Christa Roachell

    
I grew up going to church, in fact, in two very different denominations. Despite this, I began to feel empty and condemned. I don't think this is highly unusual for many people who are in churches that focus more on the religion than on the importance of a personal relationship with God. By my early 20's I had already left church because of the guilt and pain I was feeling and the lack of peace and joy that I had so hoped to find. I began seeking spiritual fulfillment in New Age practices and other metaphysical studies in my search for God and spiritual fulfillment. 

    There was a point when God started directing me back to prayer and prompting me to open my Bible again.  I met someone who was excited about Jesus and his salvation. Through hearing his openness I began opening my own heart even further. Then there was that fateful day - the turning point. After all those years of struggling, I did something so simple yet so powerful - I asked God to tell me how I could find Him and where He wanted me to be. That was all it took to really redirect my life! It is mind-blowing isn't it? Some of you may have already experienced this or find yourself in a place right now needing a new direction. Now, I have to admit I was kind of picturing an experience of rainbows and butterflies...  well, it wasn't like that. But, the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit has made it all worthwhile.

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."
                                                                                                            James 1:2-4

    I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life immediately after that prayer. He began to softly guide me. I went to the office and felt the need to began organizing my files, making notes, and cleaning out things that weren't necessary. Within a few hours, by boss came in my office and told me that my job was being eliminated due to a layoff. There was even more that was cleaned out of my life that very weekend; but, my life, desires, and thoughts have been on a brand new journey ever since. That is the beginning of my journey in the spirit... and it is through the peace, joy, and love of Christ that I have found that I want to share this web site with YOU. I believe there are many who can share their testimony of the power of prayer and their stories of God's amazing grace and love and I hope you will! I, also, hope you will continue to join me on this site and that you will enjoy my blog articles!

Blessings,

Christa