Sunday, July 21, 2013

Two years

My heart will sing no other name... Jesus, Jesus

Two years (730 days) ago today, I gave up everything. I gave up selfishness, pride, anger, greed, envy, and doubt. Then I was given love, humility, grace, mercy, generosity, and faith. My life was changed forever. In a way that is bigger and greater than my words could ever say. In a way that to this day, still amazes me.

I was empty. Searching everywhere for something to fill the void left inside my heart. And little did I know that one trip to camp would change that forever. for all eternity. Wow.

After a year of going to church and being poured into, I truly understood the Gospel on 7/21/11. I learned that God loves me more than anyone else ever has or ever will. He loves me (and everyone else) so much that He came onto this earth to live a perfect life and then die an unimaginable, brutal death which we deserved and He did not. He was then sent to Hell to bear the wrath of our sins. OUR sins that we committed. That's every lie, murder, rape, etc. that ever has been committed and ever will be committed. He did that for you and for me. and then He miraculously rose from the grave. He defeated death, proving that He is the true Savior, coming to tell us that if we believe in Him and accept His sacrifice, we will be able to spend eternity in Heaven with Him.

What amazing love. The ultimate love. Perfect love. Wondrous Love. I thank Him everyday for this amazing gift He has given us all and I pray that He will never stop using me for His glory. I have given my life over to Christ so that He can use me to bring more people to His kingdom. That has been, and always will be, the best decision I'll ever make.

In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there's a greater day
There's a hope that never fails...

No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness, no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now
You hold me now

For all eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your name

You Hold Me Now By Hillsong Chapel