ALL IN WITH JESUS
Since then, my life has been transformed in ways I never could have imagined. My relationship with Jesus became intimate and real, not just a set of beliefs or rituals. I began to see His hand in every detail, guiding me, teaching me, and shaping my heart.
I’ve experienced Jesus’ work and witnessed His miracles in my life and of those around me. Each event has deepened my understanding of how present Jesus truly is, even in the smallest details of daily life. Whether it’s a comforting word from a friend just when I need it, or feeling an unexplainable hope during moments of despair, these encounters reassure me of His unwavering love and grace.
Over time, I’ve come to see that surrendering doesn’t mean giving up—it means trusting that Jesus is working in every circumstance, even when I can’t see the outcome. There’s a gentle reassurance in knowing that His love never wavers, even when my own faith feels uncertain. Letting go bit by bit has opened my heart to deeper peace and the realization that I am held, guided, and cherished, no matter what each day brings.
Challenges still come, but now I face them with hope and steadfastness, confident in His faithfulness. I learned to listen for His voice in the quiet and to lean on His promises when storms rage.
Along the way, I found community with others who were also pursuing Jesus wholeheartedly. Their stories inspired and encouraged me, reminding me that faith is a journey best traveled together. My love for Scripture deepened, and prayer became a lifeline—conversations with Jesus sustain me through joy and sorrow alike.
Looking back, I am grateful for my Christian upbringing and those early seeds of faith. But it was my decision to go all in with Jesus in 2019 that truly changed the trajectory of my life. Now, my greatest desire is to share His love and truth with others, hoping they too will experience the abundant life found in Him.
Please allow me to share this journey, not as someone who has arrived, but as a fellow traveler who has tasted the goodness of going ‘all in with Jesus’ and found it much, much more than sufficient!
Growing up in a good Christian family, I always believed in Jesus. Faith was woven into the fabric of my upbringing. Going to church on Sundays, prayers before meals, the stories of Jesus and the rosary was a way of life in our home.
Yet, for some of my adult life, my faith was more of a background melody, rather than the driving force of my existence. As someone who has journaled throughout my adult life, I realize how I kept my faith at arm’s length and held back from full surrender to the care of God. But that changed…
A few years ago, within a span of about 18 months, I endured the passing of my beloved parents, Michael, my son’s father, my sister-in-law, 2 of my son’s classmates and buried 6 pets (some of whom I inherited from the passing of their owners). It was the hardest season I’ve ever faced in my lifetime.
In my grief and pain when nothing else worked, I cried out to Jesus surrendering my heart, fears, and future. I offered Him everything I had, trusting that what He had for me was far greater than anything I could cling to on my own. That act of surrender was both formidable and exhilarating. In giving up control, I discovered a new kind of freedom. In laying down my burdens, I found a strength I’d never known.