Hi, I'm Shakira. A follower of Jesus Christ, wife, and mother.

I grew up in the church as a child and I knew of God, but I did not know God. Unfortunately this upbringing did not stick with me and I fell out of my faith.

As an adult, I picked up the hobby of journaling, using it as an outlet and coping mechanism for the challenges of life. After completing my first one, I decided to journal each entry to God.

Instead of journaling negative feelings to a void, I started journaling all my thoughts and prayers to Him.

After that, I purchased my first Bible with the intent to understand and come back into the faith. In doing so, I learned who Jesus was and honestly it changed so much for me!

Since I started faith journaling and reading my Bible regularly, God has shed me of so many things that have held weight over me; childhood traumas, former sorority, and a business that didn't have true purpose - truly renewing my spirit.

I thank God for His grace and mercy, showing me the truth in each of these things, and bringing me back to Him.

I came back to God through journaling and for the first time really started to understand who He is.

I pray Letters of Renewal encourages you to seek Him and strengthen your relationship with Him through journaling too!

With love,

Shakira | Artist & Owner