” The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. Matthew 13:22
” I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12 & 13
I have learned a hard lesson in last few years that has begun to take me on a journey that I never would have believed. I have come to the realization that I must let go of the past to live out my dream. My dream began when I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. I was presented with a new life and a new opportunity in life. I was presented with salvation, healing and forgiveness of all of my sins. This was, however, just the beginning of my dream and my new journey. I soon learned that in order to obtain the wonderful things my God gave me I must be obedient to his word and live my life in such a way that represents Him well. The Lord showed me, that yes, I am saved but that I could begin to live my salvation and my healing and my forgiveness in the here and now. My dream of eternal life should begin now and not later. I was able to use his promises in my existing life. I could do things with Him in my life that without Him I could never do. However, I had to begin to put my complete and total trust in Him and never look back. I soon found out that this all sounded good but that it wasn’t as easy as it sounded. There were and continue to be many attacks along the way. There are obstacles consisting of problems that help me to grow and become stronger and help build my faith while I am living in this world. As I began to meet these troubles, I often failed but always remembered to go to God for forgiveness. I still today have many failures in my life. But I know that my Lord is right beside me. I know that the Holy Spirit lives in me and that my failures become my successes. I have learned that even if I do fail, I must continue to move forward in Christ Jesus and never look back. You see, my life is so much better when I am trying to live my dream of salvation, healing and forgiveness in the here and now, rather than when I am just waiting on my time for eternal life. Jesus is with each of us now and forever. All we have to do is to begin living the dream! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!
Discover more from Bread of Life, JIL
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
