Spy Kids Actress Alexa PenaVega: ‘Never Alone’ with God

April 13th, 2016 3:54 PM

In the face of a culture that constantly mocks Christianity, one actress is speaking out about God’s presence.

On Wednesday, Spy Kids star and former Dancing with the Stars contestant Alexa PenaVega posted a message on Instagram about trusting in God through life’s obstacles and finding the “beautiful important moments” in the everyday.

Since playing Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids films, the 27-year-old has acted in films including Repo! The Genetic Opera and TV series such as ABC Family’s Ruby & The Rockits.

In her message, PenaVega meditated on the quote, “God will deliver you when the time is right. Until then, He's already supplied grace you'll need to endure.”

“It reminds me that I am never alone,” she said. “That even through the obstacles God is there giving me what I need.”

While PenaVega once wanted to fast-forward through life, she concluded, “I was missing the whole point.”

“When we are going through a day just to get through it... We miss beautiful important moments that we could have shared with others,” she wrote.

She ended with the advice that the smallest acts can make the biggest difference in life.

“[S]omething as simple as taking the time to talk with someone can be life changing for them,” she concluded. “Don't rush today. Take in what you can.”

Along with a picture of herself, PenaVega posted the complete God-centered message on Instagram:

 

 

"God will deliver you when the time is right. Until then, He's already supplied grace you'll need to endure." I loved reading that this morning. It reminds me that I am never alone. That even through the obstacles God is there giving me what I need. There were times when I used to want to just "get though" the day... But I realized I was missing the whole point. We have to seek out the opportunities to touch people. When we are going through a day just to get through it... We miss beautiful important moments that we could have shared with others. It's not always easy... We won't always feel "up" for a conversation... But something as simple as taking the time to talk with someone can be life changing for them. Don't rush today. Take in what you can. #GodsGrace

A photo posted by Alexa PenaVega (@vegaalexa) on

 

Last month, PenaVega made headlines for overcoming her struggle with bulimia after posting another Instagram message where she brought up God.

On her main Instagram page, she cites Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Although Hollywood routinely pokes fun at Christianity, PenaVega isn’t alone in publicizing her faith. Grammy-winning singer Ciara, recently engaged to Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, talks about God’s plan in an upcoming Essence cover story.