Written January 21, 2020 REPOSTED
I have spent a good 7 months in, what I can best describe as emotional and mental torment still with a confidence that I knew I was going to be ok even while facing my worst days. Wondering, questioning, doubting, rejoicing, praising and thanking. It felt as if I was riding the worlds biggest underwater roller coaster with a weighted blanket draped over me in the most beautiful breeze of the summer months. Living has been the most challenging and the most fulfilling at the same time.
This has often felt like the real life example to the well known scripture in John 10:10 where Jesus says, “the thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life…” The truth is, the enemy couldn’t steal my faith the way he tried; he couldn’t kill me in the way he wanted to; he wasn’t able to destroy my family the way he planned and his attempt to keep me silenced has backfired….all because of Jesus Christ. I don’t know if you know Jesus or not, but He really is amazing. And if there is one thing that rings true beyond all else, it’s that life may not play out the way we plan or imagine but Jesus brings us life none the less. Whether we live on Earth for a hundred years with Him guiding us or even if death finds us young, knowing Him as our Lord gives us the hope that we can make it through the brokenness of this world and when our time is done, we who believe, will all live forever in heaven with the one who gave us breath in our lungs to begin with, joyously pain free.
I believe with all my heart that there are so many of you out there who have walked your own journey with God. Perhaps, like mine, it was a journey of a darkness that tried to swallow you...but perhaps not. No matter the details, I believe that you have a story to tell. A story that glorifies God the Father. You are being called to share that story.
Share your testimony.
Share Jesus.
Share what He has done in your life.
Share how He walked you through your journey.
Share Him.
He loves us more than we can ever comprehend. Love Him back. Love Him loud enough that others take notice. They need to meet the Jesus who was beaten, broken, and humiliated before dying so WE could be saved. They need to meet the Jesus who has taken more undeserving verbal abuse from those who don’t know or understand Him and yet He STILL waits with open arms til they find their way to Him. They need to meet the Jesus who saves. They need to meet the Jesus who gives life and makes all things possible. Be that person who can begin the introduction. You are bold enough to declare His goodness. You are strong enough to tell your story. You are loved enough to be given the words you will need. There is someone out there who needs to hear them. Why are you waiting?
Share your testimony.
Share Jesus.
Share what He has done in your life.
Share how He walked you through your journey.
Share Him.
He loves us more than we can ever comprehend. Love Him back. Love Him loud enough that others take notice. They need to meet the Jesus who was beaten, broken, and humiliated before dying so WE could be saved. They need to meet the Jesus who has taken more undeserving verbal abuse from those who don’t know or understand Him and yet He STILL waits with open arms til they find their way to Him. They need to meet the Jesus who saves. They need to meet the Jesus who gives life and makes all things possible. Be that person who can begin the introduction. You are bold enough to declare His goodness. You are strong enough to tell your story. You are loved enough to be given the words you will need. There is someone out there who needs to hear them. Why are you waiting?
“And so you will bear testimony to me. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.” Luke 21:13-15
“...Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” Acts 18:9
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