I remember wanting to be a ballerina when I grew up. Then, I wanted to be a teacher, then an actress, then a child advocate, then a journalist. Though through it all I was certain I wanted to be a mom and a wife. My career choice changed quite frequently when I was young, though my longing to someday be a mom and wife was constant. In the end I became a cosmetologist, writer, author, and most wonderful of all, a mom and a wife. Through all the things I thought I may someday be, I am grateful I became what I did. Though as the years pass by, I feel an even deeper longing to be something even more. To grow deeper in my faith as a woman of God; as His daughter. For all the things I can ever be in growing up, there is nothing better then growing in my faith. We can chase many things through the years. We have many hopes, goals and dreams. Though I have found if we don’t continue to grow deeper in our walk with God, all of the things aren’t as great. For I have found my greatness in God. I can be a better cosmetologist, writer, author, and especially mom and wife, when I have God with me on my journey. I hope to be growing up, always growing deeper in my faith. I do not know how many years I have to grow. Though I know, I always want to make the most of my days, growing upward, towards Him. Friend, we can be many things, though if we don’t have God, we’re missing out on how much more wonderful life can be. As I grow up, I want to be whoever God calls me to be, as I journey with Him, through this adventure called life. Faithfully walking where He leads.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 NIV

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?