Today’s episode of Changing features Linda Yates as she shares her journey with Christ. More specifically, what events in her life led to a departure and eventual return to a strong and thriving relationship. 

 

Linda loses her relationship with Christ.

• While she grew up with Christ in her life, Linda found herself in a career that involved constant travel. That lifestyle made it difficult for her to attend church.
• She and her husband found themselves at a crossroads six months into their marriage after a significant event. Her relationship, combined with her infrequent church attendances, left Linda angry at herself, her situation, and God.

 

What brought her back on her spiritual journey?

• The only person aware of her relationship issues was her younger brother. She was afraid he would judge her when she first confided in him, but he accepted her with open arms.
• Her brother was going through a repentance process after losing his membership in the church.
• As he was rebaptized, Linda realized she wasn’t spiritually where she needed to be to make these major relationship decisions in her life. She needed to change.

 

Linda finds herself back on the right path.

• When she was on the road, she made church a priority and saw improvements in her mentality and well-being. 
• She spent the next couple of years developing spiritually when a significant career change moved her family to Florida. 
• While at that new house, she realized she didn’t want to lose her marriage and missed her husband.

 

Where is she in her relationship with Christ?

• God knows her struggles, and Linda knows she can look to Him for strength when she needs it.
• She is humbled by her relationship with her children and grandchildren and hopes they know they can always look to Christ.
• Linda’s journey to Christ didn’t happen instantaneously. It took years. But it was all a part of his plan for her.

 

If Linda’s story impacted you, or you want to talk with her about her journey with Christ, email her at [email protected].