About a year ago today, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. In this post I want to explain how my life has changed, and the impact the Bible has made.
A year ago, I was going through a really rough break-up. It was hard for me to let go, forgive him, and move on. That was my first trial that God put me through. Born a sinner, I have always held grudges against others. Sometimes they even lasted for years... This first trial was very difficult for me to go through. I want to emphasize that becoming a Christian and accepting Jesus is not always happy. Jesus made me realize all the imperfections that I have because I am a sinner. I realized I had so much anger for my ex boyfriend that hurt me really badly, never apologizing for anything. But, with Jesus at my side, I was able to get over it and move on. Although it took me about a year to forgive and forget, Jesus showed me that as long as I believe in Him, He will help me get through anything.
The hardship did not end there. Disappointment upon disappointment came throughout the semester, especially when I was diagnosed with TMJD. God decided to take away my ability to play the horn whenever I wanted to. God said that I was depending on my musical abilities, and less on Him. It was tough first hearing the news. I was really angry and upset. But now that I have Jesus, He has already won the battle by His resurrection (dying for me so I can live), so why should I depend on my horn? God has shown me to use Him for strength, and not rely on my own.
I would not be the person I am today without God giving me these trials to try and make myself more of an image that He created me to be. With these imperfections, God has given me trials to become a better person, and less of a sinner. Yes, I still have many, and I mean many more things to work on as I walk with Christ, but, what makes me weak will only make me stronger.
Please know that no matter your views on Christianity, people on the earth are given difficulties to deal with: depression, homosexuality, learning disabilities, social anxiety, are to name a few. And with these difficulties, God makes us a better, stronger person afterward. Over the past year I have gotten so much stronger in my faith, and in my reliance on God. He fixes everything, as long as we ask him honestly, and whole-heartedley.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
We're Not Alone
In this post it will be mainly for my fellow Christian-believers, but, anyone is welcome to read and interpret.
I have been home for four weeks, and I have to say that I have been quite lonely. I am the only Christian in my household, so it is tough wanting to talk about God. It has been frustrating because I only know of a few believers that I went to high school with. Although we still talk about life and God, it doesn't feel like enough.
In my prayers, I've been asking God to let me meet new people who have faith in Jesus. I pray this because I want to become more involved in my community and become a member of a church.
What amazes me is how God has answered my prayer. Now a believer, I have met and talked to many people who believe in the Bible. An instance includes spending time with some people on New Years Eve. Only knowing one friend going in, I now know people who believe in God's Word, and live it out. It's amazing how God brings His people together.
Another instance when God brought me to His people was when I attended a church last Sunday. At this church, there were many people that my family has known for years... I also met some more people who were pleased to have us visit their church.
It is hard living in a world where some people hate God and despise everything about Christianity. But, God reminds us that we are not alone, and He will do whatever it takes to bring His people together. I have experienced God opening my eyes to see and meet more of His people, and it excites me to want to meet even more.
I have been home for four weeks, and I have to say that I have been quite lonely. I am the only Christian in my household, so it is tough wanting to talk about God. It has been frustrating because I only know of a few believers that I went to high school with. Although we still talk about life and God, it doesn't feel like enough.
In my prayers, I've been asking God to let me meet new people who have faith in Jesus. I pray this because I want to become more involved in my community and become a member of a church.
What amazes me is how God has answered my prayer. Now a believer, I have met and talked to many people who believe in the Bible. An instance includes spending time with some people on New Years Eve. Only knowing one friend going in, I now know people who believe in God's Word, and live it out. It's amazing how God brings His people together.
Another instance when God brought me to His people was when I attended a church last Sunday. At this church, there were many people that my family has known for years... I also met some more people who were pleased to have us visit their church.
It is hard living in a world where some people hate God and despise everything about Christianity. But, God reminds us that we are not alone, and He will do whatever it takes to bring His people together. I have experienced God opening my eyes to see and meet more of His people, and it excites me to want to meet even more.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Dear Readers
I want to thank you all for reading my blog. After looking at my statistics, it amazes me how many people have been reading it. I've been getting views from cell phones, google searches, AND from different countries!! It means a lot to me that you are reading what kind of life God has given me, and the experiences within it.
I also want to take this time to reiterate why I have this blog in the first place. I am trying to be what's called "a witness." Witnesses give testimonies about their life experiences, and I am giving mine about Christ.
Many people in this world are trying to discover true happiness. Some go exercising- and I know, exercising does bring me some happiness, but not true happiness. Some like to go and spend a lot of time with their friends- and while that is true, one cannot depend on their friends all the time because they can disappoint you. The purpose of this blog is to show each and every one of you that I have found true happiness and peace through God and our Savior Jesus Christ. I have never felt so happy and complete in my life. I am truly happy, and I only wish for you to have the same.
I also want you to know that now being a Christian, it is a continuous struggle. Because we are all born sinners from the fall of Adam, we want wordly things. Everywhere I look there is something that I want in this world. But, God gives us all that we need to survive, as long as we pray about it earnestly, honestly, and with a loving heart.
This New Year, I want to be able to see with my own eyes someone that accepts Jesus into their life. He fulfills anything that we have ever asked for. Please consider my blog posts as pure experiences that God has given me. They are of truth, nothing added or subtracted. I pray that you all continue to read my experiences with God and His Son. God Bless!
I also want to take this time to reiterate why I have this blog in the first place. I am trying to be what's called "a witness." Witnesses give testimonies about their life experiences, and I am giving mine about Christ.
Many people in this world are trying to discover true happiness. Some go exercising- and I know, exercising does bring me some happiness, but not true happiness. Some like to go and spend a lot of time with their friends- and while that is true, one cannot depend on their friends all the time because they can disappoint you. The purpose of this blog is to show each and every one of you that I have found true happiness and peace through God and our Savior Jesus Christ. I have never felt so happy and complete in my life. I am truly happy, and I only wish for you to have the same.
I also want you to know that now being a Christian, it is a continuous struggle. Because we are all born sinners from the fall of Adam, we want wordly things. Everywhere I look there is something that I want in this world. But, God gives us all that we need to survive, as long as we pray about it earnestly, honestly, and with a loving heart.
This New Year, I want to be able to see with my own eyes someone that accepts Jesus into their life. He fulfills anything that we have ever asked for. Please consider my blog posts as pure experiences that God has given me. They are of truth, nothing added or subtracted. I pray that you all continue to read my experiences with God and His Son. God Bless!
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