grow - tonyka jamieson

1st November 2010 by Julia Hosking

My life has been changing dramatically lately because of God.

Last year, my school report wasn't amazing. I felt really bad because I was trying my best. I didn't know what to do. I'm in the eighth grade, and I've been praying for God to help me through all of my exams. But I recently got my report and it was GREAT!! I got 4 As, 3 Bs, and the rest Cs. It felt wonderful.

Also, my heart has been reaching out to children lately, so I've been going to any ministry conference I possibly can and helping lots at my church. It feels great to be able to help with things. I've even gotten a few babysitting jobs out of it.

I just love what God is doing in my life, he is making me think of more people, other than just myself. And I'm doing something I love, helping.

I'm usually kind of shy when it comes to my faith. But I want to tell you something wonderful. I was sitting at a hairdresser about one week ago, and I offered a man a seat. We started talking, and somehow we got talking about the Bible and what it means to me. I was not holding back one single bit. I told him everything I knew. Everything I felt. And in the end, he turned out to be a Bible study leader!

It amazed me that I had just shared my faith with a random guy. It made me realise not to be shy. God's been saying some amazing things to me lately, and growing in me like crazy. It's just making me realise that he knows what he is doing. Trust him all you can, because one day he is going to make something wonderful out of you. Trust in him all you can!!

"'For I know the plans I have for you' declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11).

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Nate

November 03, 2010 at 8:27am

Love your work Tonyka! So pumped that you're getting courageous in your faith :)
Keep staying fresh in the Word and you'll stay ready to share your faith.

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Shandri Brown

November 03, 2010 at 1:44pm

Thanks for sharing this Tonyka, hoping it gives courage to others.

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