I can't even imagine walking along with Jesus and not even knowing who he was, or better said, being allowed to know who he was. He was just walking along listening to the two talk about what had been happening over the past few days and how Jesus the prophet had been crucified. They spoke that they had hoped He would be the one who was going to redeem Israel.
It would only be a dream to be able to walk along side of Jesus and talk with him. I know that one of the first things I would say to him would be "Thank You for searching for my heart and for taking it over from sin" The questions I would have for him would be endless. I can imagine him telling me to "shut up" and then I am sure that he would use a parable to make me understand what His dreams for me were.
These scriptures in Luke are so meaningful and so important to the overall story that I could read them over and over and never be bored by this part of the bible. My favorite verse is 47"and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations" It is my hope that my faith and love for Him shows through to all the others in my life, so that I can be doing my part to "preach His name to all nations"
Til Tomorrow...God Bless!
Lori
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Week 6: Day 3
I know that when He releases me to go into the world that He can give me any power I need to help myself and others with whatever is needed; however, it is up to me to "let go" of all of my baggage so that His power can be passed on through me. That is SO hard for me, I try very hard to release my past, to release my baggage, but guilt takes over and I continue to carry everything on my shoulders. I am also a control freak, so to surrender everything to Him is just too hard for me sometimes. I want to be a good disciple for Him, but doing that can be a very difficult thing to accomplish.
"Heavenly Father, please help me to release all of my guilt, all of my baggage, and all of my control to you. Let you carry it all on my behalf. Let You take over all of my worries and allow me to be one of Your Best disciples. Let me spread Your word and Your news of the wonderful eternity that is waiting for all of Your children."
Goodnight to all of God's children and may we all become better disciples through His wishes for us!
"Heavenly Father, please help me to release all of my guilt, all of my baggage, and all of my control to you. Let you carry it all on my behalf. Let You take over all of my worries and allow me to be one of Your Best disciples. Let me spread Your word and Your news of the wonderful eternity that is waiting for all of Your children."
Goodnight to all of God's children and may we all become better disciples through His wishes for us!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Week 6: Day 2
The Great Commission!
There really isn't a whole lot that anyone can say about this piece of scripture. When becoming a member at HCC, I had to learn this verse and recite it at my discipleship class. Memorization is NOT my strong point, so I was very nervous about this task. Then, when I got started in my memorization, I found that it was so easy for me and that His words just poured from my mouth with so little effort.
The commission asks us all to be "disciples that make disciples" and I take that VERY seriously. I am trying very hard to communicate my faith, share my joys of being a child of God, help people with their faith journeys and to support those that have questions and are curious about the Lord.
Pastor Drew told me shortly after I started going to Heartland that people always say our "Lord and Savior", when in reality that is backwards. We all must accept Him as our "Savior" and then we have our "Lord". That has stuck with me, and I must say that I use this message a lot when speaking with other children of God. It is easy to explain and totally fits the message that "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age" The Lord should be spoken last and will be there for us last, til the end of the age.
Well, I guess I had a little more to say about the Great Commission than I originally thought......let me know what you think.
and all God's people say......Amen!
There really isn't a whole lot that anyone can say about this piece of scripture. When becoming a member at HCC, I had to learn this verse and recite it at my discipleship class. Memorization is NOT my strong point, so I was very nervous about this task. Then, when I got started in my memorization, I found that it was so easy for me and that His words just poured from my mouth with so little effort.
The commission asks us all to be "disciples that make disciples" and I take that VERY seriously. I am trying very hard to communicate my faith, share my joys of being a child of God, help people with their faith journeys and to support those that have questions and are curious about the Lord.
Pastor Drew told me shortly after I started going to Heartland that people always say our "Lord and Savior", when in reality that is backwards. We all must accept Him as our "Savior" and then we have our "Lord". That has stuck with me, and I must say that I use this message a lot when speaking with other children of God. It is easy to explain and totally fits the message that "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age" The Lord should be spoken last and will be there for us last, til the end of the age.
Well, I guess I had a little more to say about the Great Commission than I originally thought......let me know what you think.
and all God's people say......Amen!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week 6: Day 1
I read all of chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians because it wasn't that long and I wanted to be sure that I understood the whole chapter. I'm not really sure how many seeds God has given me to plant, but the one that I am definitely taking too much responsibility for is the seed for Brian's faith. I have felt responsible for his relationship with God since my relationship with God began. I have always thought it was my "job" to convince Brian that he needed the Lord and he needed salvation. I have tried and tried to get him closer to God, and even sometimes when I tried that hard it would push Brian in the wrong direction.
When I had finally given up is when Brian started becoming interested more in God and the bible and what it all meant. Brian has surprised me so much lately because he has been going to church more and more and I haven't even asked. This past Sunday, he just got up and asked me to iron his shirt for church and I didn't even ask him to go with me. I love it that he is getting closer to God and hope that his relationship with Him continues to grow.......like the seed that He had me plant!
God Bless and have a good week!
Lori
When I had finally given up is when Brian started becoming interested more in God and the bible and what it all meant. Brian has surprised me so much lately because he has been going to church more and more and I haven't even asked. This past Sunday, he just got up and asked me to iron his shirt for church and I didn't even ask him to go with me. I love it that he is getting closer to God and hope that his relationship with Him continues to grow.......like the seed that He had me plant!
God Bless and have a good week!
Lori
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Week 5: Day 4
What am I afraid of? Just about everything sometimes. These fears are definitely more prominent when I attempt to control my life myself. I am hungry for the Lord to take over my fears and show me how things are better when I let him control it. I know the Lord will never leave me or forsake me, but sometimes it is very hard to trust in that comfort.
One thing that I am going to be strong about is inviting people to church with me for Easter. I am going to profess my faith to them and show them that church is exactly where they will be. I know that the Lord is with me and ready to take me by the hand and lead me to others who need His word reflected upon them.
Dear Lord, please guide me to wherever and whomever you believe needs my guidance. I wish to lead them the same way that you lead me. Give me the power I need to minister to them and let your love reflect entirely through me.
God Bless until tomorrow!
One thing that I am going to be strong about is inviting people to church with me for Easter. I am going to profess my faith to them and show them that church is exactly where they will be. I know that the Lord is with me and ready to take me by the hand and lead me to others who need His word reflected upon them.
Dear Lord, please guide me to wherever and whomever you believe needs my guidance. I wish to lead them the same way that you lead me. Give me the power I need to minister to them and let your love reflect entirely through me.
God Bless until tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Week 5: Day 3
I truly feel like the Holy Spirit is attempting to persuade me to give more time to my faith and less time to the things of this world. I keep feeling Him pull, tug, talk to me, whisper to me, and shake the heck out of me. I am truly trying to give Him all of me that I can, but I am so stretched in every direction. I am not defiantly ignoring Him, or disregarding Him and I want to follow His path and let him give me my path to heaven. The Holy Spirit is teaching me to witness for Christ by giving me more and more strength and confidence in my spirituality and faith. I feel like the more I know and educate myself, the more I can witness for Him.
I also find myself praying more out loud. I know this may sound silly, but all of my prayers used to be silent prayers. I would basically pray in my head, with my head bowed and hands crossed. I now find myself speaking out loud with my head looking straight up toward Him. I have found that with more confidence I feel deserving to speak to Him with more vigor. My prayers have also changed as far as their content. The majority of my prayers used to be for "things" of this world, now my prayers are usually praise for him and prayers for other people. A lot of my prayers are simply talking to Him about how special He is in my life.
I still want to witness for Him more to others. I want Him to give me more power over my faith and the ability to "convince" others of His chosen path. I want Him to lean on me more and use me in this world to communicate on His behalf.
My Prayer: "Lord, please use me in whatever capacity you would like to witness on Your behalf. Use me in this world to make others see the glory and importance of Your world. Give me the words to use and place me wherever I am needed most. I pray this in Your Holy Name....Amen"
I also find myself praying more out loud. I know this may sound silly, but all of my prayers used to be silent prayers. I would basically pray in my head, with my head bowed and hands crossed. I now find myself speaking out loud with my head looking straight up toward Him. I have found that with more confidence I feel deserving to speak to Him with more vigor. My prayers have also changed as far as their content. The majority of my prayers used to be for "things" of this world, now my prayers are usually praise for him and prayers for other people. A lot of my prayers are simply talking to Him about how special He is in my life.
I still want to witness for Him more to others. I want Him to give me more power over my faith and the ability to "convince" others of His chosen path. I want Him to lean on me more and use me in this world to communicate on His behalf.
My Prayer: "Lord, please use me in whatever capacity you would like to witness on Your behalf. Use me in this world to make others see the glory and importance of Your world. Give me the words to use and place me wherever I am needed most. I pray this in Your Holy Name....Amen"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 5: Day 2
This exercise was EXTREMELY easy for me. Barely 2 years ago I did know nothing about Jesus or the bible, had never been to a church for more than an occasional visit, and visited Heartland for the very first time.
What was my experience like?
I remember that Shirley Farmwald opened the door for me, and that Mary Strawsma was the first person to greet me. She took me right over to the welcome information and made sure that I knew where the resources were that I needed. I remember being REALLY nervous because the night before I had a lifechanging dream that I knew that I needed the Lord in my life. I also remember looking at the beautiful church and knowing that I was "home". I had visited HCC one other time, but hadn't been back until that day.
What's comfortable?
The physical building is comfortable. The colors are warm and inviting. The chairs are more inviting than a traditional pew and the gathering area is perfect for fellowship. Also, and most importantly, the people are good and inviting. I think our members do a great job of making people feel welcome and I hope that I make people feel as welcome as others do me.
What is uncomfortable?
My personality doesn't lend itself to feeling uncomfortable in very many situations. I have such an outgoing personality and am not easily intimidated; therefore, not too many things make me uncomfortable. I would have to say that if I were uncomfortable at all at HCC it would be when I first started with the worship team. I wasn't aware of what was expected of me with being part of a group at church and being the "newest" made me a little out of place. Other than that, I can't think of anything that makes me uncomfortable.
What makes no sense?
The main thing that comes to mind when this question is asked, is that I don't understand why Sunday school stops in the summer. I realize that people are busy and usually even more so in the summer; however, I guess I feel that learning more about the "Word" is important all year long.....not just when regular school is in session. I understand that this question is to be from the "new" person's point of view, but I had to throw that in......now to answer the question as a newby.....What makes no sense? Well, I'm visiting on a Sunday in July and there's no Sunday school after the service???? That just makes no sense to me!
How does it change my perspective when it comes to HCC and the hospitality?
Well, I wonder how I can learn more about HIM without an organized class. I am trying to figure out a way to teach myself and am trying to make it a priority to find the right people at the church to help me. As far as hospitality is concerned I don't think it effects it much because everyone is so inviting, but it is a little harder for new Christians to get the answers they are looking for in the Lord.
Now, I am going to visit a different church when I get the chance; however, HCC is still so new to me that I am not sure right now how visiting another church will affect me and my thoughts about HCC.
God Bless everyone and let me know what you think.
What was my experience like?
I remember that Shirley Farmwald opened the door for me, and that Mary Strawsma was the first person to greet me. She took me right over to the welcome information and made sure that I knew where the resources were that I needed. I remember being REALLY nervous because the night before I had a lifechanging dream that I knew that I needed the Lord in my life. I also remember looking at the beautiful church and knowing that I was "home". I had visited HCC one other time, but hadn't been back until that day.
What's comfortable?
The physical building is comfortable. The colors are warm and inviting. The chairs are more inviting than a traditional pew and the gathering area is perfect for fellowship. Also, and most importantly, the people are good and inviting. I think our members do a great job of making people feel welcome and I hope that I make people feel as welcome as others do me.
What is uncomfortable?
My personality doesn't lend itself to feeling uncomfortable in very many situations. I have such an outgoing personality and am not easily intimidated; therefore, not too many things make me uncomfortable. I would have to say that if I were uncomfortable at all at HCC it would be when I first started with the worship team. I wasn't aware of what was expected of me with being part of a group at church and being the "newest" made me a little out of place. Other than that, I can't think of anything that makes me uncomfortable.
What makes no sense?
The main thing that comes to mind when this question is asked, is that I don't understand why Sunday school stops in the summer. I realize that people are busy and usually even more so in the summer; however, I guess I feel that learning more about the "Word" is important all year long.....not just when regular school is in session. I understand that this question is to be from the "new" person's point of view, but I had to throw that in......now to answer the question as a newby.....What makes no sense? Well, I'm visiting on a Sunday in July and there's no Sunday school after the service???? That just makes no sense to me!
How does it change my perspective when it comes to HCC and the hospitality?
Well, I wonder how I can learn more about HIM without an organized class. I am trying to figure out a way to teach myself and am trying to make it a priority to find the right people at the church to help me. As far as hospitality is concerned I don't think it effects it much because everyone is so inviting, but it is a little harder for new Christians to get the answers they are looking for in the Lord.
Now, I am going to visit a different church when I get the chance; however, HCC is still so new to me that I am not sure right now how visiting another church will affect me and my thoughts about HCC.
God Bless everyone and let me know what you think.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week 5: Day 1
To answer the four questions from our exercise....
1. I am thankful that my group feel that they can be very honest and open in our group whether they have completed all of the exercises or not. We continue to have good conversations and open up with one another.
2. Yes, I would like to educate myself more to be able to come up with more study plans for groups like these. I would LOVE to lead groups of individuals with spiritual studies, but need a lot more educate prior to my leading something of that sort.
3. Yes, our friends are countless that I feel need the Lord in their lives, but I find it difficult to speak with these people openly because they sometimes think I am crazy, or they degrade my beliefs, or literally tease me for my passion for the Lord. I haven't learned yet how to deal with situations like these properly, so I am intimidated to try to bring spirituality to these people's lives.
4. I wish attendance at meetings were better. I wish people felt like they could make more time to do the exercises and I wish more of my members were adding comments to this blog.
Heavenly Father, please help me to be a gracious leader that can allow people to be themselves and to make my group members feel comfortable enough to share all of their thoughts and prayers. In your name....Amen.
1. I am thankful that my group feel that they can be very honest and open in our group whether they have completed all of the exercises or not. We continue to have good conversations and open up with one another.
2. Yes, I would like to educate myself more to be able to come up with more study plans for groups like these. I would LOVE to lead groups of individuals with spiritual studies, but need a lot more educate prior to my leading something of that sort.
3. Yes, our friends are countless that I feel need the Lord in their lives, but I find it difficult to speak with these people openly because they sometimes think I am crazy, or they degrade my beliefs, or literally tease me for my passion for the Lord. I haven't learned yet how to deal with situations like these properly, so I am intimidated to try to bring spirituality to these people's lives.
4. I wish attendance at meetings were better. I wish people felt like they could make more time to do the exercises and I wish more of my members were adding comments to this blog.
Heavenly Father, please help me to be a gracious leader that can allow people to be themselves and to make my group members feel comfortable enough to share all of their thoughts and prayers. In your name....Amen.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Week 4: Day 5
I want to apologize to my team members and any others who are reading this blog. I didn't get this day's exercise completed until today. Last night after getting home from work, I sat down in my chair and about 30 seconds later I was sound asleep. Brian woke me up just in time to go to bed, so I didn't get ANYTHING done last night. Then today I haven't felt well all day long. All I have gotten done today is watching some TV and a little bit of laundry. I am finally feeling a little better this evening, so I am going to get this blog finished.
I am anxious to meet tomorrow and recap this week with my team. I thought last week was pretty productive and I thank all of those that have completed their exercises and are willing to participate in our weekly meetings. God Bless you all.
Now.....
1 Peter 3:13-16
This scripture speaks to me because I really have trouble answering the question of where my Hope comes from. My general answer is just "I get it from my faith", but I know that doesn't really explain much. I want to be able to explain my faith and my hope and to reference scripture when needed. I really don't have any answers to that question. This is definitely one of the exercises that I am going to recap tomorrow during our meeting, because I'm sure that some of the more "mature" Christians can probably answer that much easier than I can.
I do know that I have learned from reading this scripture that sometimes when you answer that question, people won't like your answer and may even give you a conflicting response. I can honestly say that I want to be A LOT more prepared when that happens.
Do any of you have an answer to this question? Have you had this asked of you lately, and would like to share your experience? Please share and maybe you can help more than just myself with this situation.
God Bless.
I am anxious to meet tomorrow and recap this week with my team. I thought last week was pretty productive and I thank all of those that have completed their exercises and are willing to participate in our weekly meetings. God Bless you all.
Now.....
1 Peter 3:13-16
This scripture speaks to me because I really have trouble answering the question of where my Hope comes from. My general answer is just "I get it from my faith", but I know that doesn't really explain much. I want to be able to explain my faith and my hope and to reference scripture when needed. I really don't have any answers to that question. This is definitely one of the exercises that I am going to recap tomorrow during our meeting, because I'm sure that some of the more "mature" Christians can probably answer that much easier than I can.
I do know that I have learned from reading this scripture that sometimes when you answer that question, people won't like your answer and may even give you a conflicting response. I can honestly say that I want to be A LOT more prepared when that happens.
Do any of you have an answer to this question? Have you had this asked of you lately, and would like to share your experience? Please share and maybe you can help more than just myself with this situation.
God Bless.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Week 4: Day 4
Since I do my exercises in the evening, I didn't know that I needed to "walk" somewhere today and to try to see such a place as with God's eyes. I didn't know that I was to pray and to try to feel the spirit moving me in my walk.
Now, here is the connection of my day and my exercises. I met the wife of a Pastor of a different church here in Lafayette today. She and I spoke for quite some time and it was such a pleasure getting to know her. I prayed for her today because she told me that she suffers from fibromyalgia and that since she has no insurance that the Dr. won't prescribe her anything to help her bear the pain. Suffering from the disease myself, I know exactly what pain she feels. I can't imagine having to bear such pain without the help of my prescription medication for the disease. I felt the Holy Spirit being with me today as I thought of her and prayed for her. Little did I know that He was leading my "walk" today right into her path. He was leading me through my exercise for the day and I didn't even know what the exercise was until tonight.
I truly feel His Spirit leading me more and more each day. He always finds ways to make me "see", and things become more and more clear every day.
My prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you for leading me directly on the path that you had planned for me today. Sometimes you make my "missions" so easy that if I was not certain that it was you leading me that I would actually be scared. I glorify you and give you all of the credit for today's path of ministry that you set me on. I thank you for all of my blessings and ask that you keep leading me down the path that you have chosen for me to follow. In your Heavenly Name I pray....AMEN!
Now, here is the connection of my day and my exercises. I met the wife of a Pastor of a different church here in Lafayette today. She and I spoke for quite some time and it was such a pleasure getting to know her. I prayed for her today because she told me that she suffers from fibromyalgia and that since she has no insurance that the Dr. won't prescribe her anything to help her bear the pain. Suffering from the disease myself, I know exactly what pain she feels. I can't imagine having to bear such pain without the help of my prescription medication for the disease. I felt the Holy Spirit being with me today as I thought of her and prayed for her. Little did I know that He was leading my "walk" today right into her path. He was leading me through my exercise for the day and I didn't even know what the exercise was until tonight.
I truly feel His Spirit leading me more and more each day. He always finds ways to make me "see", and things become more and more clear every day.
My prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you for leading me directly on the path that you had planned for me today. Sometimes you make my "missions" so easy that if I was not certain that it was you leading me that I would actually be scared. I glorify you and give you all of the credit for today's path of ministry that you set me on. I thank you for all of my blessings and ask that you keep leading me down the path that you have chosen for me to follow. In your Heavenly Name I pray....AMEN!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Week 4: Day 3
I read the entire 4th chapter in order to truly understand what the scripture was stating. Recently I have had "friends", co-workers, and family-members comment on how I have changed. They have questioned my priorities, stating that my church life comes first now and that everything else is behind my church obligations. The fact is.....it's NOT my "church" obligations that have changed me. It is my relationship with the Lord that comes 1st and everything else comes in line behind that relationship. I had a conversation just last week with someone at work and when they were speaking of how church came before my job all I could do was smile! When they questioned my smile, my only response was that I was happy that someone noticed!
I have wished that I could answer others' questions about my faith with scripture references and a lot more intellectual facts, so I was glad to read that it is the "power" of the Lord that will truly convince others that I am a child of God.
It is my prayer that God shine through me as if I am a sheet of glass that can reflect the colors of my faith to everyone that can see!
Please comment on your experiences with your "Power", I'm anxious to hear what has happened for all of you!
I have wished that I could answer others' questions about my faith with scripture references and a lot more intellectual facts, so I was glad to read that it is the "power" of the Lord that will truly convince others that I am a child of God.
It is my prayer that God shine through me as if I am a sheet of glass that can reflect the colors of my faith to everyone that can see!
Please comment on your experiences with your "Power", I'm anxious to hear what has happened for all of you!
Week 4: Day 2.......a day late!
Sorry everyone for not getting this posted yesterday! I have no excuse for not posting, except that I was completely exhausted and simply went to bed when I got home last night. Please accept my apology.
When I read the scripture of Matthew 5:14-16 the first person I thought of was my Aunt Hazel. She has always been a very spiritual person and simply exudes the spirit of the Lord. She taught me the song "This little light of mine" when I was young and then taught it to my children when they were younger. She simply shines of the Lord.
Last Easter when I became a member of HCC I sang the song "Do they see Jesus in me?" That song is still VERY close to my heart because I truly want people to see Jesus when they look at me. I want the world to know that I am a Christian.....I am spiritual....and that I am prepared for anything because the Lord is with me. Please heavenly father shine through me so brightly that the sunshine you created cannot keep up with my brightness!
When I read the scripture of Matthew 5:14-16 the first person I thought of was my Aunt Hazel. She has always been a very spiritual person and simply exudes the spirit of the Lord. She taught me the song "This little light of mine" when I was young and then taught it to my children when they were younger. She simply shines of the Lord.
Last Easter when I became a member of HCC I sang the song "Do they see Jesus in me?" That song is still VERY close to my heart because I truly want people to see Jesus when they look at me. I want the world to know that I am a Christian.....I am spiritual....and that I am prepared for anything because the Lord is with me. Please heavenly father shine through me so brightly that the sunshine you created cannot keep up with my brightness!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Week 4: Day 1
Praying for those on my heart was VERY easy for me to do. I say these prayers on a very regular basis, but Ephesians made it much easier and of course, a lot more eloquent. Knowing that these prayers are in His word, and used as a "living" part of the testament is very comforting for me. It seems that "finishing" the bible is never possible because there is always more and more that we can pull out of it each time we read a passage, whether it be the 1st time we read it or the 100th time we read it.
My list of people also keeps growing. Going thru this exercise and using this time to truly meditate on those individuals that need more of the Lord in their lives has made my list grow. My prayers for those people aren't always the same, but the main part of the prayer is that those people find the Lord and that the Holy Spirit fills their heart.
Did praying through Ephesians for your people help you to feel even closer to Him? It definitely did me. Let me know your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Happy Monday!
Lori
My list of people also keeps growing. Going thru this exercise and using this time to truly meditate on those individuals that need more of the Lord in their lives has made my list grow. My prayers for those people aren't always the same, but the main part of the prayer is that those people find the Lord and that the Holy Spirit fills their heart.
Did praying through Ephesians for your people help you to feel even closer to Him? It definitely did me. Let me know your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Happy Monday!
Lori
Friday, April 1, 2011
Week 3: Day 5
How did my relationship begin with our Savior and Lord? That's an easy question for me to answer. It was a VERY vivid dream, in which I took walks and had conversations with all of the people that have passed away in my life. At the end of the dream, Jesus was walking toward me with his hands outstretched. This happened to be a Saturday night and when I woke up on Sunday I told Brian that I was going to church. And as they might all say.......the rest is history!
I was very taken by this dream and it opened my eyes immediately to my need for God. I have attempted to be a good christian since that very dream, following God's path as much as possible, joining my church and learning scriptures. I must admit that I am not the "perfect christian", I slip up A LOT and continually have to pull myself back up and try again. I truly feel a pull by His presence and have accepted Him in my life and am very glad that he sought me out to be a part of His eternity.
My prayer is that other members of my family have a similar relationship with God one day. Kaitlyn is learning more and more that you can rely on God. Brian is attempting to come to church more often and learn what he can, which I hope he is growing closer to Him too.
So, to answer the question in our book......yes, I can tell you immediately about my testimony and salvation. Do you remember yours? Did you just grow up in the church and in a christian family where your relationship with God is just assumed? What is your story?
God Bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Lori
I was very taken by this dream and it opened my eyes immediately to my need for God. I have attempted to be a good christian since that very dream, following God's path as much as possible, joining my church and learning scriptures. I must admit that I am not the "perfect christian", I slip up A LOT and continually have to pull myself back up and try again. I truly feel a pull by His presence and have accepted Him in my life and am very glad that he sought me out to be a part of His eternity.
My prayer is that other members of my family have a similar relationship with God one day. Kaitlyn is learning more and more that you can rely on God. Brian is attempting to come to church more often and learn what he can, which I hope he is growing closer to Him too.
So, to answer the question in our book......yes, I can tell you immediately about my testimony and salvation. Do you remember yours? Did you just grow up in the church and in a christian family where your relationship with God is just assumed? What is your story?
God Bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Lori
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