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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