Five Minute Friday - Unexpected

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Unexpected
The most unexpected thing that has happened in my life is God. I didn't ever expect to be a Christian in the first place. i was into heavy-metal, and lived a life without God. When i finally found Him or vice-versa, it was a totally unexpected surprise. He surprises me constantly. With His love... overwhelming. The hope He gives me. The gifts he's given. The fulfillment. I now have a life that I didn't think was possible. Where dreams do come true, where love is true.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    This is beautiful...he finds us even when we aren't looking for him and surprises us with his love.

    Kateri @ Dandelion Haven.

    http://dandelionhaven.blogspot.com

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  2. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I think you make one of the best kind of Christians... our kinds make the kind of Christians who are real and know how to buck the system ... and stick to what we know.
    Your past is an asset.
    rock it out!
    oh and your blog design is awesome.
    T

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  3. JohannaNovember 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you both for your comments. Blogging's a new deal for me... I appreciate your encouraging words! :)

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