Introductory Speech

Hi, my name is Megan Daniel. I like to believe that there was not just one specific person or event that has affected who I am today. I am the daughter of a drug addict. I am the daughter of a loving, wonderful mother who took on the role of my dad and mom. I became more mature than my classmates when my parents divorced. I became bitter, angry and hurt when my dad left me with the sense of abandonment. I was broken hearted when my ex-boyfriend ended our relationship. All of these events, were hugely significant in my life, but my most personal and intimate event was the day I became a follower of Christ. My bitterness towards my dad faded, and I forgave him. My broken heart has been gathered. My sense of abandonment has been forgotten, and been replaced with ravishing love. I believe that God has put all the people I interact with and every occurrence that takes place to mold me, to shape me, and to grow me into the woman he wants me to be. Psalm 139:13-15 says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.” I AM fearfully and wonderfully made. I am God’s hidden treasure. I am his priceless pearl. I live for him and him alone. I do everything to please him. That is the main reason for what defines me. I am not perfect because I am human and there will always be flaws. This is me…nothing more and he loves me. What more can I say?