It’s an intimate relationship with the Giver of Life. I “got” what I had missed for more than two decades of trying to do it myself. Nope! He dumped me straight into the deep end of Scripture with the gospel-rich book of Romans!Īs I began to immerse myself with His truths, I felt as though God had flipped a spiritual switch on in my soul. And God did not simply allow me to dip my toes into His Word my first time out. I had never participated in an in-depth Bible study before, just Sunday classes with no study on my own. Not long after that moment of honesty I joined a women’s Bible study at our church through. ![]() I was open to receive what God wanted to give. Her response rocked me, but also prepared my heart for God to work. “Maybe you aren’t saved,” she said kindly. One day, during a playdate with our toddlers, I bravely shared my feelings with her. I saw the things I lacked in the lives of others, particularly in one of my friends from church. I longed to reflect Jesus and His character, but I was powerless. I went through all the motions of faith, but I did not feel connected to God. We attended faithfully, made Christian friends, and taught youth Sunday School. Still, I spent the next two decades trying to do all the things a good Christian should do.Īfter Wayne and I married, we joined a local church and got involved. That day my name was written on the rolls of the church, but not in the Lamb’s book of Life. One Sunday morning when I was eight, I walked down the aisle during the invitation song, professed faith in Jesus, and was baptized. Through my growing up years I memorized Scripture, attended Vacation Bible School, and sang in the youth choir. They took me to church, prayed with me and for me, and had family devotions. ![]() But my faith history shows how God brought me to where I am today.įrom the time I was born, my parents pointed me to Jesus. ![]() Can I tell you about my story with Jesus? I don’t think I’ve ever shared it here on my blog.
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