Kim's Story

in messianic •  5 years ago 

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Hello community!

First of all, I am looking forward to learning. I am taking it very slowly. Since about 2012, I have been on a journey of understanding Judaism and the Jewish Yeshua. He is my everything and first love. In 2012, I tried to learn Hebrew, but got distracted and sort of put it on a shelf. A friend of mine was heavily involved in the messianic community, but it became so ritualized and appeared unloving that I became averse to it all.

In 2015, I had a couple of odd experiences with the Lord. While doing seemingly menial tasks like helping a friend tile their floor with my husband, I would see out of nowhere an open vision of Yeshua standing before me wearing a tallit. This happened several times and would make me cry.

I could not understand this, until now. I grew up in various streams of ministry over the years, primarily Charismatic and Pentecostal / Prophetic movements. I have a passion for the Word of God and have been deeply grieved at the false teaching and preaching out there. Some of which, I consider demonic. I know this must sadden the Lord more than anyone. I am not sure how, but I have felt compelled to come back to elements of Judaism. Since I can remember, Jewish people have always been drawn into my life and I feel drawn to go to Israel. Unfortunately, a fear of flying has kept me back, I must confess.

Recently, my friend Benjamin introduced me to messianic messengers and rabbis like Greg Hersberg and others. I've watched their YouTube streams and been blessed that Benjamin awakened my heart to these things. Then, I stumbled onto Holy Language Institute YouTube pages. I was particularly drawn to the Torah meaning (arrows) teaching. As a martial artist, jujitsu practitioner this appealed to me and my husband who likes to shoot guns---and has A LOT of them. Ha!

It's been refreshing to listen to Rabbi Hershberg. He and Holy Language Institute ironically responded to an email I sent them at the same time. I find that to be compelling evidence that the Holy Spirit is leading me. Not only that, but twice last week, (2 different) occasions, I saw 2 different men, with kippahs at Trader Joes. This was after I contemplated going to Israel and immersing myself. I don't think that was a coincidence.

We attend a church in Phoenix, Arizona. We love our pastor and our congregation. He is very awakened to these elements but there is not a lot of solid teaching and that is challenging. He is, however, a precious man of God.

Over the last couple of years, I have had some serious paradigm shifts. I recently decided I could no longer celebrate Christmas or Easter. I am starting to celebrate the feasts and learn more about them. I feel awkward---and it's all new, of course, but I want to learn more. I would like to learn Hebrew but it, honestly, seems overwhelming. More than ANYTHING, I want to become closer to Yeshua in oneness with HIM. There is nothing on this earth that I desire more than to be conformed to HIS image.

I am a licensed, Christian trauma and attachment therapist for children and adults. I also do work with an organization that offers trauma training for those that work in other parts of the world. My husband works in local politics and is a musician. We love music, art, reading, and writing. We also love being outdoors and working out. We love our goddaughters Eden and Everly and savor our times with them.

I look forward to learning. Again, I am taking my time. But I can sense there is a strong community of support.

Blessings!
Kim

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What a great story! Bless the Most High!

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