Reflections From Two Years Ago
Two weeks ago, I was able to go to Myrtle Beach again with my dad, his wife and her kids, and Amanda and the girls. My first night there, I went on a walk by myself, and came to a crazy realization. Two years ago exactly, we were at that same beach - and I was a COMPLETELY different person. I had just had my heart broken, and I was so lost. It was the first time that I got to hang out with my sister in such a long time, and it was the first time I really got to hang out with Mercy, too (she wasn't even a year old, and she turns THREE tomorrow....craziness).
Anyways, it was during that walk that I was able to reflect on just how much the Lord has done in my life in such a short time. I don't think I will ever stop being in awe at how He works, and why in the world He chose to rescue and redeem me. My life was a wreck - I was so far from Him and I was living a life of pure sin and rebellion. But for some reason He chose to reach into my life - at the exact moment when I was at my weakest. He brought me to my knees and humbled me in that weakness.
I get so emotional every time I truly reflect on what He has done for me. His blessings are just too wonderful, and my cup overflows with His love and mercy and grace. When people share testimonies, they tend to stop at the time where they made the verbal commitment to the Lord. I wish we took the time to reflect and share what He has done and IS doing in our lives after that incredible gift of redemption! For every Christian out there, we have the amazing opportunity to share how active and living our God is in every single day and moment of our life. He isn't some far away thing; He doesn't just sit back idly watching. He is active and is sovereign over the most intimate, minute details of our lives. He cares about each and every one of His children, and longs for those who are lost to seek and find Him. Experiencing His grace and love is so overwhelming - why don't we share these moments with people more often? How can we stop telling God's story in our life at the time when we were saved? It's so great and amazing to see where He steps in and rescues us, but I think we aren't giving Him enough glory when we don't stop and reflect on the ways He is still rescuing and redeeming us on a daily basis.
I know there are times when I don't see God at work in moments and things in my life. I question Him and His ways so much. Whether it's my health, family relationships, past hurts/pains, I just don't understand why I had to and continue to have to go through those things. But then the Spirit moves in my soul and reminds me that we do not worship a man-made god. He doesn't need anything from us - He created this whole world and everything in it. Who am I to think I know better than Him? We are told to trust in Him at all times, good or bad. Jeremiah 17:7-8 paints an incredibly beautiful picture of this. If our trust is in Him and our heart is focused on Him for our source of life, no matter what situations we are faced with or where we come from, we will ALWAYS bear fruit.
That means that every moment we have faced, every moment we will face in the future - they all are able to bear fruit if we just stay focused and trust in our Lord. My heart just longs to tell as many as I can about this message. I want to share how God has rescued and redeemed me and continues to pour out His love unto me, a sick,sinful person. As I look over these past two years, I can see God at work in incredible ways. Don't miss those every day, small moments in your life. God is seen everywhere, and we can praise and glorify Him so much more than we do!
Anyways, it was during that walk that I was able to reflect on just how much the Lord has done in my life in such a short time. I don't think I will ever stop being in awe at how He works, and why in the world He chose to rescue and redeem me. My life was a wreck - I was so far from Him and I was living a life of pure sin and rebellion. But for some reason He chose to reach into my life - at the exact moment when I was at my weakest. He brought me to my knees and humbled me in that weakness. I get so emotional every time I truly reflect on what He has done for me. His blessings are just too wonderful, and my cup overflows with His love and mercy and grace. When people share testimonies, they tend to stop at the time where they made the verbal commitment to the Lord. I wish we took the time to reflect and share what He has done and IS doing in our lives after that incredible gift of redemption! For every Christian out there, we have the amazing opportunity to share how active and living our God is in every single day and moment of our life. He isn't some far away thing; He doesn't just sit back idly watching. He is active and is sovereign over the most intimate, minute details of our lives. He cares about each and every one of His children, and longs for those who are lost to seek and find Him. Experiencing His grace and love is so overwhelming - why don't we share these moments with people more often? How can we stop telling God's story in our life at the time when we were saved? It's so great and amazing to see where He steps in and rescues us, but I think we aren't giving Him enough glory when we don't stop and reflect on the ways He is still rescuing and redeeming us on a daily basis.
I know there are times when I don't see God at work in moments and things in my life. I question Him and His ways so much. Whether it's my health, family relationships, past hurts/pains, I just don't understand why I had to and continue to have to go through those things. But then the Spirit moves in my soul and reminds me that we do not worship a man-made god. He doesn't need anything from us - He created this whole world and everything in it. Who am I to think I know better than Him? We are told to trust in Him at all times, good or bad. Jeremiah 17:7-8 paints an incredibly beautiful picture of this. If our trust is in Him and our heart is focused on Him for our source of life, no matter what situations we are faced with or where we come from, we will ALWAYS bear fruit.That means that every moment we have faced, every moment we will face in the future - they all are able to bear fruit if we just stay focused and trust in our Lord. My heart just longs to tell as many as I can about this message. I want to share how God has rescued and redeemed me and continues to pour out His love unto me, a sick,sinful person. As I look over these past two years, I can see God at work in incredible ways. Don't miss those every day, small moments in your life. God is seen everywhere, and we can praise and glorify Him so much more than we do!
"...Take a moment to remember
Who God is and who I am
There You go lifting my load again..."
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