"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
Hi Angels,
Welcome to my FIRST BLOG POST! I am so excited to start this journey with you all. I am beyond grateful to see how God is using my gift of writing to serve and glorify his Kingdom. My ultimate prayer is that as you’re reading these letters, the Holy Spirit speaks and ministers through you. Thank you and I love you all with the love of Christ.
How did Inked by Christ came about?
During the Fall semester of my sophomore year of college, I became very confused about what I wanted to study and have a career in. I could not find anything that interested me. I applied to college as a psychology major, but just two weeks before school started, I switched to a Biology major in hopes of becoming a dentist. To be honest, it started out great. The classes went by a breeze, and my grade point average (GPA) was thriving. On top of that, I had so much free time; that is something that is so unheard of as a Biology major. Everything was great. It was just the calm before the storm. Spring semester approached and things went downhill. I was dealing with personal things, my chemistry course was kicking my behind, and the devil was attacking my mind through spiritual warfare. I was crying every day; no matter how hard I studied, I was still failing chemistry; the devil kept saying that I was going to die and I believed; I didn’t feel like becoming a dentist anymore. Too much was going on all at once. I needed peace. I needed the peace that surpasses all understanding. I needed my friend who would carry my burden. I needed Jesus.
Fast forward, summer arrived, I was thriving, and my skin was glowing. There were just amazing vibes all around. Until it wasn’t anymore because school started. I kid you not, I had a full breakdown on the first day of school. I do not like failure, I could not envision myself studying these hard science courses for the next four years. It is someone’s passion, not Carmaissa’s. As soon as the first day ended, I went straight to my advisor and requested that I switch my classes to enroll in my non-science requirements. That semester was hard, but by the grace of God, I passed my classes (except one that I just was not interested in at all).
Nonetheless, I was still searching for what I truly wanted to do in my life as a career. I’ve asked my best friends for advice. Guess what they kept saying “Writing.” For many many years, I always get countless compliments for the way I write. I have also written books before (that are not yet completed). Even when they said that I was still not fond of the idea because it’s just a hobby to me. Plus, I was wondering how else can I utilize my writing. Then, the Lord placed in my heart to start a blog. I became excited, to say the least. I talked to my Pastor, and we prayed about it. Peace surrounded us during the phone call.
So, I took the leap of faith. Inked by Christ was born.
This blog is a Faith and Lifestyle Blog and I would like to thank you mille-fois for reading and encouraging me in this new season and new journey. May the grace of God be with you.
xoxo, Carmaissa
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