Graceful Peace: Finding serenity in Christ’s love

Hi, I’m Claudia. I’m 26 years old, and my journey with God has been crazy! Who else is with me?!! Hahaha. Finding Jesus has been the greatest treasure in my life. Since I was 14 years old, the Lord encountered me. I spent my following years so on fire for Him until I broke because I did not have anyone guiding me or telling me how to have a relationship with Him. I’ve heard the basics: pray and read the Bible. But as you grow older, these two things do not sound fun at all, and you find yourself not knowing how to even connect with God.

I had no idea how this Christ-centered relationship with God works, so I did the best I could after my encounter with Jesus. But due to the lack of intimacy with God and guidance, it got messy. At the age of 22, I got married and divorced at the age of 24. I went through many difficulties in those two years; however, I could see God was still with me through it all. Jesus was in the fire with me, and He himself delivered me and made a way for me.

When I came to Christ again, I came to Him broken. Broken in many areas of my life. I was battling with sexual immorality, depression, suicidal thoughts, and many other things that I will be sharing with you. However, Jesus was still there with me in the midst of all this. Jesus was so patient and would just sit and wait for me to call upon Him. With His love, grace, and patience, Jesus saved me from all my battles. He went into that messy place where I was, held me tight, and carried me out.

I have created this blog so it can be a blessing for others who are in that messy hole of life where nothing makes sense and nothing fulfills you. When you get to know Jesus and His presence becomes so real in you, you can be going through so many things, but He is always there for you. His peace is there for you, His joy is there for you. And I just want to share a little bit about what God has taught me these years in the secret place.

I hope this blog blesses you and that Jesus speaks to the deepest places of your heart.

All glory be to Him.

But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.”

2 Corinthians 12:9