What does today mean to you?
Is it just another day? For most
of you, it probably is. Can I share with
you what today means to me? Before I do
that though, I would like to tell you a little more about myself for those who
may not know me.
I grew up in a Christian home. My parents were saved when I was a toddler
and immediately got involved in church.
I made a profession of faith at age 4.
Not long after that, my dad went to Bible College
and became a preacher. Growing up, my
dad was the assistant pastor of our church.
We went to church 3 times a week and were involved in several
ministries. I never knew anything but
church. I also attended small Christian
schools from K5-12th grade, never attending even one day of public
school. All of my friends were either
from church or school. I lived in a
“bubble” and was quite sheltered, but it was a great life.
At the age of 18, the demise of my sheltered Christian life
began. It took about 2 years and a
traumatic family event to get me completely out of church. I got married, had a baby, got divorced and
lived utterly miserable in the world for 10 years. I resisted every attempt of God to pull me
back to Him.
In April 2011, God grabbed a hold of my heart once again,
but this time I did not have the strength to fight Him. I had fallen so far down, but not too far for
Him to reach. He pulled me out of a deep
depression and alcoholism. I have been
sober since April 22, 2011.
So, what’s so special about today, you ask? Well, on July 30th of 2011, while
at a ladies prayer meeting, I got assurance of my salvation and know without a
doubt that I am on my way to Heaven. I
don’t remember what I said and did as a child when I made that profession of
faith, but this moment I will never forget.
(Actually, the specific place, where this life changing moment happened,
is now my office. How awesome is that?!)
God lead me to this great church, with a great pastor and
staff. Most of my family attends this
church. I met my husband at this church,
got engaged to him here and then married him here. We are happily married with our 2 wonderful
children. I now teach at our Christian
school, where I attended and graduated from.
Life truly is great now!
I am so very thankful to serve a God of not just a “second
chance”, but a God of “another chance”!!
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