On my way to work this morning, this was one of the first messages that I "received." I was driving down 301- singing along to whatever song I was listening to when I saw a black pickup truck go by. The truck was nice but I was pleasantly surprised to see the license plate.
Two words. A simple message. . . with significant meaning.
It caused me to reflect on my life. You may already know. . . I'm a PK (or preacher's/pastor's kid). As I mentioned at a service a few weeks ago, (when I was younger) I used to think that I could automatically "get into Heaven." I guess I figured that since my father was a pastor, my grandmother and other relatives were ministers/pastors and my family was in the church. . . I was good! I had nothing to worry about as far as salvation-> or so I thought.
I am so thankful that my parents set me straight! Rather than simply accepting who God was/is to my loved ones, I was encouraged to experience Him for myself! That was and continues to be the best decision I've ever made!
I am truly grateful that as I've gotten older, I have been able to call and know Jesus as my Savior, Healer, Protector, Direction and Friend.
I've come to the understanding that God really does have a plan for me and it's much better than anything I could ever imagine {Ephesians 3:20}. I realize that my life is a gift within itself and I want to use it to glorify Him. While I face trials and temptations like everyone else, I have decided to place my focus on pleasing God rather than satisfying the flesh. We don't have to fall {Romans 8:11/ Jude 24} but we can be victorious over sin!
So while I've tried Him, now I'm at the place where I want to do more. . .
I TRUST Him to lead and guide me.
I EXPECT Him to make ways and provide for me and my loved ones.
And I continue to BELIEVE in His power. He cannot lie and He will never fail!
Most importantly, I SURRENDER to His Will and place it above my own.
If you haven't already done so, I sincerely encourage you to TRY JESUS! Not only that. . . but really develop a desire to get to know Him and watch Him change your life!
Two words. A simple message. . . with significant meaning.
It caused me to reflect on my life. You may already know. . . I'm a PK (or preacher's/pastor's kid). As I mentioned at a service a few weeks ago, (when I was younger) I used to think that I could automatically "get into Heaven." I guess I figured that since my father was a pastor, my grandmother and other relatives were ministers/pastors and my family was in the church. . . I was good! I had nothing to worry about as far as salvation-> or so I thought.
I am so thankful that my parents set me straight! Rather than simply accepting who God was/is to my loved ones, I was encouraged to experience Him for myself! That was and continues to be the best decision I've ever made!
I am truly grateful that as I've gotten older, I have been able to call and know Jesus as my Savior, Healer, Protector, Direction and Friend.
I've come to the understanding that God really does have a plan for me and it's much better than anything I could ever imagine {Ephesians 3:20}. I realize that my life is a gift within itself and I want to use it to glorify Him. While I face trials and temptations like everyone else, I have decided to place my focus on pleasing God rather than satisfying the flesh. We don't have to fall {Romans 8:11/ Jude 24} but we can be victorious over sin!
So while I've tried Him, now I'm at the place where I want to do more. . .
I TRUST Him to lead and guide me.
I EXPECT Him to make ways and provide for me and my loved ones.
And I continue to BELIEVE in His power. He cannot lie and He will never fail!
Most importantly, I SURRENDER to His Will and place it above my own.
If you haven't already done so, I sincerely encourage you to TRY JESUS! Not only that. . . but really develop a desire to get to know Him and watch Him change your life!
This is a great blog post! I really enjoyed reading it!
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Thanks girl!
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