I got saved as a teenager, but never fully understood the empowerment it gave me, and I failed to use it. First of all it was power over Hell. I firmly believe that if I died at any time up until now and including my future, my salvation is secure and my eternity will be in Heaven. That knowledge has brought me comfort through many frightening times. What I did not realize was all of the power that I wielded, in Jesus name, over my circumstances; circumstances that sometimes controlled me. As a younger person, I did not utilize my communion with the Holy Spirit, to let me be in control, or better yet to let God be in control. Somehow, I thought that once you were saved, that you had your get out of hell free card, and you went on living your life, as any other day. At times, I was faithful to go to church, and read my Bible, study my Sunday school lesson, and pray; but what I was missing, was a true relationship with God. In the last few years, I have grown closer to God than ever before. I seek out times to be alone with God and my thoughts, and its like having a conversation with an old friend. I find that attending worship services, and Bible classes, are more of a yearning, to really know God. I find that singing gospel music, or attending Gospel singings are my way of showing God praise. I find that time spent in prayer is an investment in my future. God knows my heart, God knows me, for he created me. I find that other peoples opinion of me, matter little in the big scope of things. I, like most people, want to be liked. But its not as important to me what humans think or believe, as it is for God to see me and know who I really a.m. I am the person that I am, because thats how he designed me. This fellowship, with the Father gives me much confidence, and peace. I have found that my prayers are effective and powerful. My life is good now, and Im not living with regret. But!! I wonder how different my life might be if I had embraced this truly supernatural power that I possess when I was a younger person. How much richer, (not necessarily materialistic riches), might my life be? How many sleepless nights could have been avoided? How many others lives might I have touched? How could my children have benefited from having a wiser mother? We are all examples for the people around us; some are examples of how we should live; some are examples of how we should not. I am a cautionary tale. I am an example of someone that God loved in spite of rebellion. But, I challenge you to think; how can you improve your future? Will you seek God? Seeking God and putting him first makes everything else fall into place. I know he has my best interest at heart, but he wants me to put him first! Will you be smarter than I was???
Posted on: Sat, 05 Apr 2014 18:22:45 +0000
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