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when my shame hit the wayside, and my sin met the most high, I was washed from the inside out 🤎

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My story is a story of God’s constant redeeming love and patience, that has freed me from my shame and the lies of the world. He has stood by my side, watching as I held onto worldly things, and never once hesitated to transform my life for His glory.

Growing up my faith was always lukewarm and I had thought that’s what true faith looked like. I said I believe in God but there was no relationship there. I was always trying to be better and “fix” situations but I always fell short and felt as though I wasn’t enough. My life had taken such a turn that I could not even recognize myself or the person I was becoming. I cried to God for help and to give me a way out of the life I was living.

I then came to college and fell into all of the “enticing” college things. Freshman year second semester I wound up at a Salt company on a random Thursday night. I began going back to church but this time it was different. I had found a home with consistent community. However, I was still living this double life. I trusted God with some parts of my life but held onto the things I wanted to have control over such as relationships, secrets, and even plans for my future. This led me back down another route where again I found myself sitting in shame, and not being able to recognize who I was becoming.

I was truly growing a relationship with the Lord and feeling conviction, but nothing I did was getting me out of the situations I had repeatedly gotten myself into. It wasn’t until the Lord spoke to me through my leadership interview last year that things finally started to make sense. I will never forget someone telling me, “Emma, you keep saying “you tried/you said/you have this plan”, nothing you try/do/say will get you out of these situations only God has that power. That was the first time I felt a true weight lifted off my shoulders. I felt like I had tried everything, but I kept failing and turning to things I was trying to run from. That’s because I was relying on myself to save me, instead of surrendering it all to Jesus Christ and letting him have FULL CONTROL.
The Lord has been oh so gracious to me and I am so grateful for the way he has washed me from the inside out. taken in Gods Hands by @emma.dutcher

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life as of late taken in Gods Hands by @emma.dutcher

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#proudtobeanamerican #blessed #4thofjuly #lovethiscountry 🦅 taken in God's Country by @emma.dutcher

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made for sunny days 🌞 taken in Under The Sun by @emma.dutcher

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extra birthday files 🥂 by @emma.dutcher

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salt conference ‘26

My second year coming to Des Moines and the Lord has been so generous to me! being surrounded by such loving community that is on fire for Jesus is a lil glimpse into what heaven will be and that warms my heart. I’ve learned many things over the past couple days but the main thing I want to share is that the Lord knows every little thing in your life and still chose YOU. It’s hard to fathom this love because of our human nature but God sent his only son for you and me knowing our true hearts and through Him we can be washed and made new.

It’s easy to feel shame and guilt for things in your past and even things you wrestle with today but God is calling you out of that rut and into His arms. Don’t let the world and the devil tell you that you are stuck or can never get out of your hard times because you can! Fall in love with the Lord and give him full control. Love God more than you hate your sin and you will watch the Lord take over your life. Surrender is such a vulnerable state to be in and it’s right where He wants us. taken in Family Reunion by @emma.dutcher

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Virtual Christmas card from us to you! 💌 by @emma.dutcher

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a cozy night in 🎄🍪 by @emma.dutcher

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Resting in the Lord by @emma.dutcher

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Last minute Halloween crumbs 🎃

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