Romans 1: 5 NLT " Through Christ God has given us the privilege and authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey Him, bringing glory to His name."
As I was reading Romans this morning, I stumbled upon this nugget from the New Living Translation and I believe I heard Him say to develop a blog today that others could interact with. I would appreciate it if each of you would take a few minutes and go to the bottom of this post and click on the comment button. Then I would like for you to write up a brief summary of what Jesus the Christ has done for you in your life.
It can be as brief as a couple of lines, or a little longer. When those who don't know Jesus visit the Website, they'll be able to read for themselves the testimonies of those whose lives have been changed. I believe that you have a testimony that someone needs to hear today.
When you have finished writing your testimony simply click the "publish your comment." button and it will be added to the Website within a short period of time. If you wish to remain anonymous click the button that states the same.
Just like the disciples pictured above, we have a story to tell those who are perishing. Jesus can rescue them from the stormy seas of life; but first, they must invite Him into the boat!
I look forward to your participation!
Ken Bombard
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God has put a REAL smile on my face.
As I drove to work this morning I heard a commercial about how we put on a fake smile and rather than do that you can get counseling...so that smile on your face can be real...
At the moment I heard that commercial-- I realized that by knowing, trusting and putting my hope in God -- God has given me a real smile, real joy. So many times I would smile and my outward appearance would appear to be happy and full of joy -- but I knew it was only on the outside. And yes, the enemy satan would always let me know what a phony I was being.
Over the past few weeks or so when I smile or react with joy -- I have immediately thought & realized -- WOW that was real. I'm no longer hearing the voice of the enemy letting me what a phony I am. Because of God and what He has done for me (and will for you too) I hear the voice of the Holy Spirit saying "wow, that was real, that was sincere" when I smile.
It's not that my circumstances have changed or believe me when I say it's not like everything in my life is "going my way" -- I'm dealing with things that would normally and have in the past kept me in bed crying and feeling nothing put defeat...which is what made me realize that God has put real joy in my heart. And I know without a doubt that kind of joy comes from knowing Him, trusting Him with all my heart and r e a l l y believing that I CAN -- DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHS ME :)
It is awsome to know God. Through out the years he has sustained me, seeing only one set of footprints in the sand. He - God carried me many times. It has been said I am now beyond being "under the circumstances" but then "in the circumstances". God in his infinite wisdom placed me in the hands of some wonderful Christians. I can honestly say I am beyond many of the circumstances that bogged me down in the past. I have become real in this life, in touch with much more than ever. It has been through faith, perservence and God's hand that I enjoy life now. Knowing God will answer my prayers sustains me. I am at peace and can feel joy flowing through me from Him.
I was a 20 year old with a serious drinking problem. I decided on my own that I didn't want to live the way I was living anymore. I had lost the woman that I knew myself to be. I struggled to give up alcohol in my own power and in my own way and I failed over and over again. Finally, after many failed attempts I checked myself into a rehab where they told me that I needed to surrender to a higher power. I wanted to get well so badly, that I did everything they told me to do and so I did surrender to the only higher power that I knew and for me, that was God. Unfortunately,being brought up in a traditional Catholic church I was never told that I could know God and that He wanted to have a relationship with me! Shortly after I got out of rehab a friend invited me to her church where the gospel was preached and the message I heard that day was about God's ability to deliver and the pastor said "some here are struggling with addiction to alcohol" I sat in the pew and started to sob.I thought I would never stop crying.I thought he's speaking directly to me! I went forward that day at the altar call and gave my heart to Jesus. I was filled with joy and started to attend that church regularly. I did struggle in the beginning with understanding the Word of God because I'm an analytical mind and I kept questioning everything I read. Finally I said, God I'm having a hard time here! Long testimony short.. I opened my bible one day and the Lord led me to a passage of scripture that changed me forever and has remained one of my most favorite; Jeremiah 29:11-13 I held that verse up to God and said "Lord, I want to know you, I want to find you"....and that was the beginning of the most amazing journey I've ever traveled. It hasn't always been an easy one and sometimes I've strayed off the path, but thanks be unto God that I was never beyond His reach and the Spirit of God always called me back and I quickly realized there is no safety, no joy, no peace outside of the will of God. I challenge you today; Call upon Him, Pray to Him, Seek Him and I promise you, He will answer and make Himself known to you~ Jeremiah 29:11-13
God has been so faithful to me through the years through my joys and the difficult times.
No matter what I face, He says to me "Do you trust me?" I think living the life of faith is always about TRUSTING! He is in control when everything seems to be spinning out of control.
That is what this picture reminds me of--the storms are raging and Jesus says Come to me and trust me, I am in control!
Jesus has given me what nothing else in this world was able to give; Peace and Purpose. I had tried everything, but nothing satisfied and nothing lasted.
I no longer have to medicate to get out of bed in the morning. Every day is a brand new adventure in Christ!
I know He lives. He is alive in me.
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