Thursday, April 2, 2015

God is so good

It is so amazing to watch God at work. 

I have always felt like I was at such a loss when it came to my relationship with God. I was in one of those weird positions where I knew that I loved God, but I didn't have a real relationship with Him. 

On Sunday, March 22, 2015, we hosted a lock-in at our church. We had approximately 25 kids show up, which was great. We usually eat, play games and try to wear the kids out enough to get them to go to sleep. On that night, our youth pastor, Bro. John, asked me and the other sponsors if we would care to share our testimonies. I can't lie; at first, I said, "No, thanks." I have a prepared testimony about how thankful I am for God's love and mercy..., but God quickened my heart and said that now was the time. I had never given my true testimony. I had never admitted to anyone the troubles I dealt with in my Christian walk. On that night, God told me it was time to give my real testimony. I told those kids about depression and addiction to immoral things and fear. I was scared to death, but God always has a plan. After that session was over, one of the kids came to me and thanked me. He, himself, had struggled with addition to immoral things and needed confirmation that God had his back. 

God loves each and every one of us. He speaks to our hearts, but we have to be open to receive. 

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."