I always said, "I may not be a good Christian, but I am a Christian!"
I was so wrong. I wan't a Christian. I used the title to fool myself. Like I could fool God, who knows my heart. I was the fool.
Charlie Kirk woke me up. My wife said there was hate in her heart for past wrongs from others. I said we need to heal. We need Jesus in our lives.
We went to church. We listened. Someone on this board gave me great advice - "Don't talk. Listen." I mentioned that to a friend - a truly Christian gentleman. He told me, that being me, I had to have a snarky comment in there from time to time - I said I needed to learn to be humble. My Bible reading the next morning was 1 Corinthians 1:31: Therefore as it is written: "Let the one who boasts, boasts in the Lord."
My father-in-law, a godly man and a man I admire, passed this morning. My wife left last week for Texas to be with him, to comfort him in his final mortal journey; I stayed here with our son and to look after the home, but my heart traveled with her. Yesterday, we prayed together - it was the first time we had actually prayed as a family. My morning reading today was the 23rd Psalm, a reading that is typically recited at the grave, in our region. A half hour later, she called to say he had just passed.
These are just two of many times over the past few months that I believe God has spoken to me, to lay aside my pride and accept Him as my Lord and Savior. My Awakening is a marvel! I was baptised 3 weeks ago, I have received communion and felt its meaning for the first time; my heart is at peace. I hope this is not babbling to you - I hope it makes sense. My heart and soul have been touched by something greater than I can totally comprehend, and I wanted to share it with you. Peace, frens.
May God bless you richly.
Finding home is a joyous journey.
Praising God for your testimony. His work is marvelous. May he give you and your family comfort in your loss. I know it sounds weird, but give thanks this Thanksgiving for loved ones that have touched your lives, even if they aren't with you anymore. It's like reconnecting with them through God. Prayers up for you and yours. 💕🙏
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I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you, your wife, and everyone who loved her father.
There is an artist who has recently released a song about Psalm 23. I thought it might comfort you. https://youtu.be/WW0VJxPqeRc
That is a beautiful song. I hadn’t seen the video and it’s cool to know there actually was an Aunt Maurine.
May God bless each of us with an Aunt Maurine who reminds us the bible says to write scripture on our hearts for when we need it! ❤️
Thank you! I just listened - what a beautiful song. I just shared it with my wife. I can't wait to hear her response. I wish I were there with her to listen together.
You are welcome!
JOHN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son and whosever believeth in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life." . Welcome to eternal life, my brother and sister in Christ.
Praise God!
Peace to you. May God bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you. Amen.
Your not babbling at all. You’re making absolutely perfect sense. For those of blessed to have experienced The Lord your sharing the only thing that does make sense in this world- your journey with him. Congratulations on the united prayer and on your baptism as well as the unity with your wife. What a beautiful testimony. Deepest condolences on the loss of your Father in Law.
Thanks for sharing your awakening. It’s amazing that we never know what is going to be “the thing” that makes us stop in our tracks and say “I need to get Jesus into my life”. For me, it was being told that if there is no God, then there are no God given rights. That resonated and got me to reconnect and get baptized.
There is definitely an amazing thing happening with people running to Jesus these days. Our pastor announced they have done over 500 baptisms this year among our 7 locations. They make that available at the end of every service and it is so awesome to see people make that commitment.
I pray that all men will make the decision to lead their family in faith by their example. There’s an organization called Betterman. Here’s their message:
Praying for God’s blessing over everyone.
Wanted to add my condolences on the loss of your father in law.
The most important decision a person can ever make. God bless you so much my Brother!! OH WHAT A SAVIOR!!
Praise the Lord! His mercies endure forever! Holy Spirit at work in you!
There are too many “Christians” out there who only know Him with their mind not with their hearts
Praise the Lord you have finally found Him in your heart!
You are now one with Him. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and soul and you will be His forever!
Every Christian has that awakening moment and a great story like yours to tell. This is how we spread the Gospel of Jesus by sharing our personal experiences with other and glorifying our Lord and Savior. Thanks for sharing.
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Getting born again is easy. Maintaining the walk with God in fellowship is not.