The greatest
gift of all is something that cannot
be bought. It is free. It is the love,
grace, and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Here is my testimony:
Right before I had my son almost 7
years ago, I had this longing in my
heart. It was something I tried to fix
by buying things I didn't need. But
nothing would fill that void.
Right before my son was born my sister
in law came to live with us. She
taught me that maybe that void was God
not being a part of my life. I thought
she was insane. How could that cause a
hole or a void I wondered. Sunday
after Sunday I watched her go to
Church all the while inviting us to go
with her. I declined time after time.
Well finally one Sunday I went. Then I
continued to go back. Sunday after
Sunday. Until it occurred to me that
maybe that hole was slowly getting
smaller. I no longer was trying to
fill it with things. Stuff can't make
you happy. The only true happiness is
found in God's love.
It took about 3 months before I
decided I needed God's love in my life
and I said the prayer for salvation.
My life has never been the same. I no
longer try to fill my life with stuff.
I have learned it's better to give
than to receive. I used to be such a
selfish person but because of God's
grace I have changed. It didn't make
me stop sinning, it just lets me know
every day's a new day.
I pray to God many many times a day
for forgiveness for my sins and try
daily to turn the other way and no
longer sin. But God knows that we are
humans and we are going to sin
everyday. The only sinless person is
Jesus Christ and he died and took all
our sins with him.
If you are looking to fill a hole with
stuff, drugs, sex, or whatever sin you
might be choosing know that God is
always waiting for you to come to him.
IF you are ready to accept Jesus'
free gift of salvation come to him
just as you are RIGHT NOW. Don't wait
until you get your life together and
stop sinning, it won't happen. We are
all sinners.
Some of us just have the grace of God
covering us and his Holy Spirit
guiding us to make better choices than
we made yesterday. Come to him today.
If you are ready say this prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner
and I do not deserve eternal life.
But, I believe You died and rose from
the grave to purchase a place in
Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my
life, take control of my life, forgive
my sins and save me. I am now placing
my trust in You alone for my salvation
and I accept your free gift of eternal
life."
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord
and Savior, please let me know. I want
to rejoice in what God has done in
your life and help you to grow
spiritually.
-Dina
www.nopins4baby.com/store
(permission to use this story has been
granted by Dina)
