An Introduction

Hi there!
I'm so so glad you're here! For this first post I just wanted to make some introductions and welcome you to Daughter in Faith!
First off, allow me to introduce myself. ;)

{That's me on the left!}

I'm Hope, and yes, if you couldn't tell by the picture, I'm a twin! I'm also a sophomore in high school, aspiring writer, photographer, dog-lover, and babysitter...but most importantly, I am a believer in Christ. He is my good, good Father, and it is my joy to be His beloved daughter. Which brings me to why I started this little place called Daughter in Faith...
This world places many labels on each of us, and it's so easy to accept these labels as measures of our identity-whether they are good or bad. The world says we are just what we do or what we've accomplished, and while this is a part of us, that is not who we really truly are. And it's certainly not who we are in the Lord's eyes...because really He just sees us as His children and nothing else. And His child is the most precious title we could ever hold! As His child, we are loved and redeemed and cared for; the Bible tells us that His children/followers lack no good thing. Being a babysitter and an editor for the paper and a Christian are all important parts of my life, but they don't define my value, and while it's definitely hard for me to remember that at times, the Lord is constantly showing me and reminding me of the beautiful truth of how I'm seen in His eyes. And I pray that that is what He does for you in your life and that you'll maybe even get a little glimpse of His glorious goodness for you here on this blog as we journey through life together. ;)
The Lord is constantly surprising and amazing me with His gifts of truth and grace and love, and I am so excited to share those with you here. It certainly won't be perfect, but I trust the Lord will use this for His glory.
So sweet friends, know that I am praying for each of you reading this post and know that the Lord has crazy love for you. No matter where you are right now, He loves you. He takes you as you are. He loves you reading emails and cooking dinner for your family. He loves you at church and at school. He loves you in the mornings and the evenings, He sees you when you lie down to sleep and wake up each morning. And He LOVES you. He looks down with a smile on His face, blessed by the sight of His children. So child, won't you please come to Him today? Surrender all at the feet of the Savior, who loves and cares for you and will take care of all your needs. And if you will, join me on this journey as we discover more of the Lord's love and grace for our lives. His goodness is ever abundant and I trust in Him to take us where He is calling us to go!

"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." {Ephesians 3:20-21}

With love,
Hope