A Note From Michele-Lyn

When I was 16 and pregnant, Jesus found me — hurt, lost and wandering. He reached out in a love I never knew and rescued me.  Since then, I have belonged to Him.  Eighteen years later, I am a wife to a wonderful man who loves me unconditionally and a homeschooling mama of four beautiful children — three spunky, confident beautiful girls, and one tender-hearted handsome son, ranging from 2 years to 18 years.

It is my desire to encourage others in walking out this journey called life, with Jesus in the middle of the messiness, pouring out His grace and raining peace.  There is freedom in GRACE — in learning to live without the fear of losing love, and acceptance if the job of transformation gets too messy. I want to share the truth of this grace.

Only 3 short years ago, I escaped a prison of my own making. There were many hard years I spent hiding, fearful of people.  These words of truth freed my captive soul. These are the words that compel me to open-up, heart-wide and convinces me to share my story.

“By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
(Matthew 5:16 MSG)

Also, for many years of motherhood, I believed a lie that my work as a mama was not work fit for the Kingdom. Now, I love sharing my passions and the truths I holds tightly too of motherhood being a high calling.

My blog, A Life Surrendered, is “an ongoing narrative of a wife and mama whose life’s Author is her God.” I am @lifesurrendered on Twitter and also on Facebook.

I am honored to be sharing in this 5 Minutes for Faith community and look forward to getting to know you.