This past week I have been searching my heart for many things. Questions for one. Guilt and sorrow for what I see. I am not one who is good at talking aloud about myself in these areas, but it is much easier for me to write about them.I love God. With everything I have. Any, much more.
I do believe that am one of God's own. A sinner saved by grace, and grace alone.
Yet, this past week I saw some areas of my life that I have tried to ignore maybe? Or possibly just been too "tired" to try and fight. But the guilt and sorrow that I have been experiencing this week is just too much for me to handle alone. So I went to God. And I know that He has forgiven me. Forgiveness is something I don't deserve, yet He offers! Oh what a God we serve!
I am a "toddler" Christian. I like to think that I am in the "awkward walk" stage. I often fall down, but He offers me His own hand of help and encourages me to get back up with the strength that only He can give!
I don't know why but I felt led to share this with all of you, whoever it is who reads this blog.
I would also ask for your prayers. Temptations are a part of life. I know that I can't be sinless, and I know that I will make BIG mistakes and bobbles in my life. But, sometime I feel that I am just not "good" enough. That I fail too often. Then I am reminded that my God forgives us even when we don't see how that could be possible. he is always willing to say: "That is okay, let us try it again....together!"
I ask you for your prayers though.
I am reminded of what Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12: "....When I am weak then I am strong...."
If there is anyone reading this who is unsure of their stand with Him, or who may not even have thought about Him than I am pleading with you. And these words come straight from my heart. Don't wait. Come to Him now. I plead with you....He is ready if you are willing. Ask Him to come into your heart, ask Him to forgive you sins. I can't tell you the words to say. I believe that they will come to you.
As I said before I just felt like I had to share these thoughts with all of you. It is difficult for me to share what is on my heart with people and have it come out just right. So, forgive this if it isn't so polished.
I ma amazed at what a wonderful God we serve. And, when the seas look rough I am thrilled that we can go to Him for peace and comfort.
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing your heart Neesie. I know exactly what you mean about it being hard to express exactly what you're feeling. Don't be discouraged...even the most mature Christian falls down sometimes. We learn every day. I love you and I'm praying for you...that you will continue seeking the Lord and asking for His guidance.
Love you!
Sara
A sweet, ministering post, Neese ~
All we have to do is ask God's forgiveness, and He forgives us. We are not perfect by any means. God knows your heart. Praying you will be strong in the power of His might ~
Love you, dear.
Dear Neesie, thank you for sharing your testimoney with us. It was a blessing. Yes, We are beloved in Christ. He is never surprised the times that we fall, he knew from the beginning that is why he died on that old rugged cross and shed His blood to pay our sin debt. We will fail but if we ask, He is quick to forgive and lift us up to Walk in His Ways.
You are a wonderful young girl, Neesie. I am so happy to call you my friend. May God bless you and keep your heart tender so He can speak to it easily. love to you and your family. Mrs.Connie
I am sorry that I have not been able to visit much for the last weeks but with so many things not the least being a hurricane coming to our area and the birth of our Great Grandbaby,Alisa Grace during that hurricane, I have not been able to come and visit you like I would have like to but Hopefully I will be able to come oftener now. Take care and God bless.
Neesie, we serve an amazing God. One who is quick to pick us up when we fail again and again and again. He extends grace and mercy and a new day. You know, I have learned that if we were perfect, we would have no need to see how great He is. And that would be terrible.
It is good to share your failings with others! No one will ever look down on you for doing so!
This post showed a lot of humility and as Connie said, a tender heart. And like Sara said, even the most mature Christians fall down - DAILY. All of us must confess our sins daily, and we often don't have the humility that you have shown in this post.
God gives His children hearts that want to please him, but we cannot do this perfectly or on our own. You are clearly striving to be Christ-like and in so doing you are pleasing to Him.
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