Updates from Justin
Justin on the Topic of Personal

Hey Guys! I just wanted to take a moment to update you on a few things…

I was recently awarded the Perseverance Award by Sidharth Mohandas, which you can view here.

Sidharth says,

Dear friends,

I would like to present an award called Perseverance Award on behalf of Imrah Ministries. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge those bloggers who have invested their very life in their blogs so as to encourage, build and warn others.

Thank you Sid!

In other news, my business has been doing really well. The season of lack I was going through seems to be over, and I learned quite a few things. I was close to living on the streets, and as a result, I have learned to appreciate EVERYTHING so much more. The biggest lesson learned is that I can only depend on God for all things. Had I not been in constant prayer and communication with Him, I don’t know where I’d be right now.

When I was struggling financially, it was kind of hard to think about a relationship, but now that I’m on my feet again, I have been giving it a lot of thought. I’m seeking God on this, and I have been praying that He would send me the perfect girl. I know no one is perfect, but there is someone that He has planned for me (hopefully), and if marriage is in God’s plan, it is perfect enough for me!

I don’t know how potential women will view my testimony and my past. I suppose some might run as far away as possible. That is expected, but I try not to let that shatter my dreams. I know that with God anything is possible, and I’m living proof. If He can transform me from the inside out, He can do anything!

That’s an interesting thing to elaborate on. How have I been transformed from the inside out? Besides the attraction to women that I never had before, He has also done wonders with my personality. I’m learning more about what it means to be a man. I’m also learning the major differences between men and women. Generally, most women are emotional thinkers and men are rational thinkers. I always wondered why I could give the best advice to my friends, and they just couldn’t seem to understand. The problem was that most of my friends were girls who reasoned with their emotions! It has been nice to develop some healthy relationships with men who aren’t emotional. I have learned that it’s okay not to wear your heart on your sleeve. In fact, if you are a man it’s better that you don’t! After 21 years of having mainly friends who were girls, and constantly sharing my “feelings” with them, it is nice to talk about something else! With the guys, we just make fun of each other, and tell bad jokes. It’s great! Glory to God because He has restored me in many ways! I suppose I would have to write a whole other blog to explain everything in detail. The scripture about there not being enough books to contain the works that Jesus did comes to my mind. He has done so much in my life, that I could spend the rest of my days just writing books about what He did in 21 years. Maybe that will be a future project?

Long story short, pray for me to meet a suitable wife. I hate to rush God, but if you feel led to pray that He does it quickly, it would be appreciated!

Okay, money, love, business, awards…have I covered everything? Let’s see I need my breaks changed, I forgot to grab a Sunday paper, I made pea soup last week, and I got a haircut. Now you know my life!

Oh politics. I forgot politics! Please don’t vote for anyone who supports killing babies, that’s all I have to say!


3 Responses to “Updates from Justin”
  1. Isaiah Says:

    Great to learn that everything’s good with you, Justin. Had a good laugh at what you said: “With the guys, we just make fun of each other, and tell bad jokes. It’s great!”, lol!

    True that, especially the bad jokes!

    I’ll pray for you to experience marital bliss. :)

    Shalom!


    Comment Submitted: March 31st, 2008 at 3:48 am

  2. Sidharth Says:

    I still remember you asking me if God really would take care of your finances. =) God takes care of those that belong to Him.

    Sidharth


    Comment Submitted: March 31st, 2008 at 7:01 am

  3. Jessi Says:

    Just as a note of encouragement…I don’t think girls will have as hard a time as you think with your past, especially Christian woman. I don’t think that I, personally, would have a problem with something like that given you have changed so clearly and so much. God has a really wonderful woman out there for you, and I can’t wait to hear about it when she comes along!


    Comment Submitted: April 2nd, 2008 at 9:10 am


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