Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Philippians 1:27 (NIV)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
My Testimony
It is a blessing to have been raised by Christian parents that strived to follow the Lord. I can never remember not going to church. Of course, going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, but because of my upbringing I became aware of my need for salvation at a very early age.
I was six years old when I realized that I needed to make a commitment to Christ. I remember asking my mom exactly what I needed to do to be saved. She told me to pray and ask Jesus into my heart. I guess that’s the simplest way to explain it to a six-year-old child.
I was never a child that got into too much trouble. I can remember at four years old thinking about the consequences for my actions and my future and what I would tell my children someday. It’s kind of funny to think about that now.
Over the years I have recommitted my life to Christ many times. Now that I look back upon my younger years, I realize that many of my recommitments were out of fear, guilt, or a feeling of God not being close. I was raised in a legalistic church and it seemed as though many times the pastors and/or evangelists would use manipulation and guilt to have large altar calls.
At the young age of 12, I started to become involved in music ministries of the church. It started with playing the piano for the children’s choir, then the adult choir, and finally as assistant pianist.
I married at the young age of 19. We were so young and immature. Within 2 years of being married, my husband accepted the call into the ministry. It was almost mind boggling to think that God could choose us for His good. I tried to wrap my mind around the idea that God chose us out of all the millions of people in the world. Now I realize that we’re all called and that we’re all equally important; we’re just given different jobs for His plan.
Moving away from my hometown and my parents was really hard for me, but it was also good. It helped me to become more independent and to formulate my own belief of who God is. I was finally able to take God out of the box, so to speak, and realize that I did not have to live in constant condemnation. All of my trials and journeys have taken me into a deeper relationship with God. I’m not chasing a feeling; I’m chasing a relationship with my Father. I don’t serve Him out of fear or guilt, but because I love Him and all that He has done for me.
Shortly after my husband accepted his call from God, we began serving in youth ministry. Just three years later, God called us to sell half our possessions and move to Bible college. We became more involved in ministries there and branched out into serving in children’s church and an inner-city ministry for teens. Over the last six years, my husband and I have been involved continuously in youth ministry. We want to do what we can to reach teenagers. We want to show them that God loves them and that there are people in this world that love them. We want to show them how much better our lives are for choosing to serve Him.
I’m not a person that has a dynamic story of how God brought them out of the pits of hell and from a life of drugs and alcohol to save them. Nevertheless, I was just as lost as all those people until I found my Savior. Living for God was the best decision I ever made. I have such peace and joy in serving Him. I know that no matter what happens in my life that God will be there for me. My husband and I have been married for over 13 years and I have seen God’s hand upon our lives. It is amazing to look back now and see all the ways that He has directed us.
What is your testimony? If you'd like, leave a link to it below in the comments.
I was six years old when I realized that I needed to make a commitment to Christ. I remember asking my mom exactly what I needed to do to be saved. She told me to pray and ask Jesus into my heart. I guess that’s the simplest way to explain it to a six-year-old child.
I was never a child that got into too much trouble. I can remember at four years old thinking about the consequences for my actions and my future and what I would tell my children someday. It’s kind of funny to think about that now.
Over the years I have recommitted my life to Christ many times. Now that I look back upon my younger years, I realize that many of my recommitments were out of fear, guilt, or a feeling of God not being close. I was raised in a legalistic church and it seemed as though many times the pastors and/or evangelists would use manipulation and guilt to have large altar calls.
At the young age of 12, I started to become involved in music ministries of the church. It started with playing the piano for the children’s choir, then the adult choir, and finally as assistant pianist.
I married at the young age of 19. We were so young and immature. Within 2 years of being married, my husband accepted the call into the ministry. It was almost mind boggling to think that God could choose us for His good. I tried to wrap my mind around the idea that God chose us out of all the millions of people in the world. Now I realize that we’re all called and that we’re all equally important; we’re just given different jobs for His plan.
Moving away from my hometown and my parents was really hard for me, but it was also good. It helped me to become more independent and to formulate my own belief of who God is. I was finally able to take God out of the box, so to speak, and realize that I did not have to live in constant condemnation. All of my trials and journeys have taken me into a deeper relationship with God. I’m not chasing a feeling; I’m chasing a relationship with my Father. I don’t serve Him out of fear or guilt, but because I love Him and all that He has done for me.
Shortly after my husband accepted his call from God, we began serving in youth ministry. Just three years later, God called us to sell half our possessions and move to Bible college. We became more involved in ministries there and branched out into serving in children’s church and an inner-city ministry for teens. Over the last six years, my husband and I have been involved continuously in youth ministry. We want to do what we can to reach teenagers. We want to show them that God loves them and that there are people in this world that love them. We want to show them how much better our lives are for choosing to serve Him.
I’m not a person that has a dynamic story of how God brought them out of the pits of hell and from a life of drugs and alcohol to save them. Nevertheless, I was just as lost as all those people until I found my Savior. Living for God was the best decision I ever made. I have such peace and joy in serving Him. I know that no matter what happens in my life that God will be there for me. My husband and I have been married for over 13 years and I have seen God’s hand upon our lives. It is amazing to look back now and see all the ways that He has directed us.
What is your testimony? If you'd like, leave a link to it below in the comments.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
My Life Lately
Life has just been a bit crazy lately. We're going through a lot of changes and just praying about what God wants us to do. There could be a possible move in our near future. We're busy working on our house in case we need to sell it.
I haven't been so desperate in my attempts to know Him. Life gets in the way our relationship with Him. He's always waiting for us. I don't mean that I've lost my passion for God. I love Him so much. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm tired, I have a lot of things going on, and there isn't much thought for life-changing, thought provoking growth.
I have been praying and having some talks with God about my faith. I don't mean my faith and belief that Jesus is the Son of God, Christianity, or that kind of faith. I mean that God and I have been through a lot together. He has seen me through a lot of different things and I know He's always there. I have great faith that everything will be alright.
I haven't been so desperate in my attempts to know Him. Life gets in the way our relationship with Him. He's always waiting for us. I don't mean that I've lost my passion for God. I love Him so much. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm tired, I have a lot of things going on, and there isn't much thought for life-changing, thought provoking growth.
I have been praying and having some talks with God about my faith. I don't mean my faith and belief that Jesus is the Son of God, Christianity, or that kind of faith. I mean that God and I have been through a lot together. He has seen me through a lot of different things and I know He's always there. I have great faith that everything will be alright.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Hosanna
Hillsong United Lyrics
"Hillsong United Hosanna lyrics"
Verse 1
I see the King of Glory
Coming down the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing, the people sing
Chorus
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Verse 2
I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees
Bridge
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
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