Megan Becker {Be Encouraged with Kristina}
Today I get to introduce you ladies to someone who is near and dear to my heart, Megan Becker! I met Megan a little over 5 years ago and it has been a pleasure to get to know her and watch her grow into the beautiful woman of God that she is today. I have called her my “lil sista” since the time I met her but I didn’t really hear her story until this past summer when we had the chance to be roommates at the summer camp we were both working at. I have been so blessed by this sweet one and I hope that her story will be an encouragement and blessing to you all as well. With much love, Kristina
Well ladies it is such a blessing to have the privilege to write to you! My name is Megan, but most people call me Megs, or Moogle, or Maggie. You can call me whatever you like! If you were to meet me in person I’d probably give you a hug instead of shaking your hand. If we were to meet in person, I would be wearing a smile, and I would be so overjoyed to meet a new friend. You see, I love meeting new people and seeing new faces. It’s such a treat to know that so many amazing women, such as you, exist in my time.
Friends, I wasn’t always like that though. I can’t help but think back to the times where I was totally the opposite of who I am now. My story is quite a journey, and God isn’t finished yet! It all started back when I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and after a few months my parents and I moved to Napa, California. We lived there for about 8 years until God called us to the East Coast. I can tell you at eight years old, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I remember, while waiting at the airport for our flight, I asked my mom, “Mommy, do people in Pennsylvania speak a different language then us?” As you can imagine I felt lost, and this is how my journey started. I literally felt like I was dumped in the “no man’s land,” and I felt lonely and lost in our new home. It was the dead of winter, and it was cold.
During the next 9 years the Lord was going to re-shape me into His mold. Was that easy? Oh my goodness, not even close! I had no clue, whatsoever, as to what the years ahead of me where to look like. I experienced pain and hardship and even became depressed. I didn’t want to be around anyone, and I most certainly disliked meeting new people. Until one day, God took ahold of me. I specifically remember crying in my room and feeling no hope until I suddenly fixed my eyes on Christ. I immediately felt hope and peace and grace and love all in one! It was the most warm, welcoming feeling I had ever experienced. I knew I had to hand over my entire life to Christ. Let Him have full control over me. After this took place, He started His work.
The next few years would bring healing, new friends, a new attitude to love those around me. He also gave me a compassion and urgency to share what He has been doing in my life to many. You see, my life hasn’t ever been easy. It’s been quite the opposite, but here is the climax to my story. I follow a King who searched for me and continues to search for His children. When I was at the end of my rope, He came and saved me. Now, when you look at my eyes they aren’t sad, but happy!
I am now the oldest of six wonderful siblings, I live in Pennsylvania and I seriously love it to death. The Lord has called me to the mission field and where He wants me to go…I will go. My point in sharing all of this is that I want you to let Christ have full control over your life. Once He does, He’ll never let you go, and that is the greatest beginning to any story. I’ll leave you with this verse which is found in Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I love you all.
