As I grew up, I found myself drawn to God, wondering about Him and how to find Him or please Him, wondering what was truth, and what was “right” and “wrong”. Deep in my heart, I knew He was amazing and real; my Creator and my Hope! But, I just couldn’t understand exactly how this relationship was to work and how to enter into this relationship. I wasn’t raised in a Christian home and went to church sometimes with a grandmother who I’m sure prayed for years for this little lost girl.
I was no different from millions of people around the world today, who are searching for something to fill their “spiritual” void. I was no different than those today who question truth, who question morality, who question the possibilities of one God, who question their own relationship with this supernatural being, and who question the difference between religion…and a relationship with God Himself. And although I went to church on Christmas and Easter where Jesus was celebrated, I didn’t quite understand the Trinity…this amazing fullness of God in 3 persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And then…at the age of 30, it all came together and I found Him…or I should say, He revealed Himself to me and my life was changed forever! In one simple prayer, the relationship began, the miracles never ceased in my life, and the joy, peace, and power enveloped me forever. Thirty years of questioning, doubting, believing, not believing, challenging, searching, and trying to have it “my way” were over!
The peace that passes all understanding is real!
The joy that Jesus brings is amazing!
The power of being saved…being filled with the Holy Spirit…and walking with God is truth!
The relationship and communication with God is invigorating and humbling at the same time…astonishing actually!
The miracles of Jesus still occur…today…2009…and will continue during “our time”!
The love given to me since that prayer…and the touch on my life…are evident to me, to my family, and to everyone around me.
There has been no more questioning, no more doubt, and no more searching. The answer for me was a simple prayer asking Jesus to take hold of my life and guide me, and be my Lord, my Savior, and my best friend! My sins were forgiven … past, present, and future. I have purpose. I have seen miracle after miracle. And I now know for a fact where I will live for eternity … with God…never to be separated from Him. I know I will not lie in a grave just dead. I know I won’t be in Hell and have that horrible existence. I KNOW I will have Eternal LIFE…with God! Wow!
There is a better life for you…one of joy and peace. There is truth…and although we may not want to hear it, see it, or give up our “own ways”, I can tell you from experience that the very very best plans are the ones God Himself has for our lives! He LOVES you! He cares for YOU and your burdens! And He wants to walk with you FOREVER!
God Bless!
Patti Roney
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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