Haven't been on here for awhile. I'll keep this one short. You live, and you learn from every mistake that you make. You either make that same mistake because you are too ignorant to realize that you will have the same ending to your mistake.Or you do something different when a circumstance is somewhat like a prior event in your life that lead you to make that prior mistake and do the right thing. If that makes any sense at all... Lately by the Grace of God I have been caught up in situation that made me think about my past mistakes, and now I know what "not" to do. I know what is right. I know how to overcome certain situations. I've grown so much more spiritually then I had realized. As well as my faith is growing tremendously. It went from nothing to myself saying I have faith in everything God does in my life. I wouldn't have been able to do that on my own. Faith is hope. You need faith to take that step in a new life. And life is to precious to waste.

Scars

Everyone has scars. They can be self afflicted or given to you by someone else. I know this is a sensitive topic... But, think about it. Do you have scars that could have been prevented... avoided?   I just realized today that most of my scars were caused by pure rebellion. Well, the most recent ones anyways. That was the topic of this mornings church service. It really spoke to me... The past is past though. But, thinking back to how I could have avoided the scars I have now...  Literally, killed me today. Just thought... "Wow all that heartache, all the little bits, and pieces of bitterness, and hurt that creeps back now and then could have been prevented. If only..... if only...." Lesson learned though. God has changed my life for good. That doesn't mean satan is not going to try and distract me with my past and try to discourage me with past regrets. Those times will come, and have came. I'm going to keep going though. I just keep thinking that God has already forgiven me, He has a plan for me, and doing His will makes me truly happy. A wise youth pastor I know said one day... "You can forgive but, not forget. God forgives, and forgets." I often wish I could be more like that. Just forget all that has happened.But, only our God can do that. :)  What an incredible God! He died for us.. and Forgave, and Forgot... as far as the East is to the West. Amen!!! That's some amazing unconditional love right there. That can't make me more happier.. Knowing that He has forgiven a wretched sinner like me.    Although scars are going to remain as long as I am alive here on Earth. Those memories won't follow me to Heaven. Praise Jesus for that!! :) God is so good!

What's your heart feeling like today?

Have you ever felt like you have been missing something in your life? Like, this void way deep in your heart, and your trying everything to fill that void but, nothing seems to work? You try money, going from boyfriends/girlfriends quickly, drinking, drugs.. Still don't feel happy...  Do you want to fill that void?  I can tell you how. May sound, ridiculous, or unbelievable for some of you but, let me reassure you. This is the only thing that will really help you. The answer to filling that void is...God. You have been searching, and He has always been there. Waiting for you to come to Him. He doesn't pressure you into things, He doesn't force you either. He is simply waiting for you. Now, I'm not going to sugar coat things. We are all sinners, and all of us that have not yet called on the name of the Lord for salvation will cease to a home in hell for enternity after death. But, by the precious blood of Jesus Christ we sinners do not have to go there. Jesus Christ's death shouldn't just be an Easter thing. It's a VERY big deal. He was God in the flesh, and was in our world for 33 years. He felt all that we feel. He felt fear, guilt, happiness, nervousness, and all the rest of the infirmities we feel but, most of all He felt love, an unconditional love that we are incapable to comprehend sometimes. I can sure feel it though! John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." All you have to do is repent of your sins, and you have a place in heaven. Mostly your void will be filled with the love of Jesus! It's an amazing love. :) You will be on His side now, and no longer His enemy.
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Trials, and Tribulation - Keep Going :)

God sends trials, and tribulations to people who want to be patient. Also, for people that want to grow more spiritually, as well as get stronger in their faith. God has given me trials, and tribulations just like He does with all His children that have called upon Him. I was NOT happy with them before. But, now I am, because now I am a stronger Christian, and my walk with God is even sweeter than before. Last weeks sermon was about this very subject. I absolutely loved it. It was about why God sends trials, and tribulations to us Christians. We often think... "Why is this hardship happening to me? My walk is good enough. I have been reading my Bible, praying daily.. Why me?" Why you? Because, God wants to make you stronger. Even though a trial is going to be hard, He is testing your faith, your trust, and your dependence on Him. Consider it an honor to have these things happen to you. He loves you so much, and has a purpose for you, and wants you to get closer, and closer to Him in every trial. I learned to thank Him for every trial of my life. During some which I am in now, I am always thanking Him, because it is making me stronger. He is the one that is making me stronger, because with the trials that I have in my life I cannot stand on my own with them. I seen and have heard stories from some close brothers, and sisters in Christ about their life's trials, and how they knew God would take care of them during that time, and never gave up. They  KEPT GOING. So with my life. I am never going to give up on God, and He's not going to give up on me. Patience takes time to get used too. I'm already a pretty patient person... well, with little things. But, with life I used to want to speed things up, and take control of my life, (which even isn't mine.. and honestly I still do sometimes.. we all do) when I knew all I should have done is waited on God. Because, when I took matters into my own hands, everything ended up badly, and I could have saved myself from a lot of grief. But, sadly we all do this, it is our flesh. Adam and Eve did it...Abram-Abraham did it. If I only waited on the Lord and trusted in His timing then- everything would have unfolded out beautifully. That was the old me though. I'm new now, and trust Gods timing, and it is exciting because I see how He's showing me His plan, and blessings are abundant. I probably will have my slip ups though. Who doesn't? Although I'm not going to let the prince of the world get me to do that. God is the Head and I obey what He wants. ....  I see my life unfolding in His timing, and it is wonderful.   :) Patience is the key to pretty much everything.  Also, with trials and tribulations, there can be temptations. God wants us Christians to NOT yield unto temptation. He want's us to overcome it although, it can be difficult. Sometimes or quite often we are being tempted within a trial, and need patience to overcome that temptation. When we don't yield to sin He blesses us.  Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I life yet not I, but Christ liveth in me and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God who loved me, and gave himself for me." Patience is to build your maturity, and your character. Romans 5:2-4 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience: and experience, hope."   Hope in the Lord always, He knows what He's doing. :) God is good.

Purpose

The purpose for this blog is to show my walk with God and to share it with others, to help others and myself grow spiritually,to encourage others, and to show that I am going to keep the commitment I made to God. God has changed me, and has given me a new beginning. My desire is to serve Him, and to serve others. That is what God wants us to do, and enjoy doing it. So far I am for sure enjoying every minute! :)