Dedication: Yes ~ To those who are struggling and in need of hope.
The Christian Testimony of Teresa V.
Our commission to do what Jesus commanded of all His followers: Mark, 16:15, “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel”.
My Testimony ~
Most of my life was spent being indifferent, prideful, materialistic, full of self and doing things my way. I really was blind. Although having always believed in God, it wasn’t until a Christian friend gave me guidance to what being a Christian really meant. Choosing to be born again, through baptism of the Holy Spirit, my passion for the Lord blossomed. Now, I see!
(John 3:16) ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’. I am too limited in my understanding to fully grasp all that Jesus endured ~ (Jesus Christ~ The only perfect, sinless man) ~(the mental /physical torture, the abandonment, the loneliness, the fear) ~ on His way to and on that cross. All this to pay the price for sinners like me and every person who ever lived and will ever live! I cannot begin to understand the magnitude of that!
I witness to all God has done in my life:
~ God continues to bless me way more than I deserve ~ blessings, miracles, answered prayers. He’s given me so many wonderful seasons and so may wonderful people, He keeps harm & evil from my loved ones, prospers them, heals them, and blesses me with time with them. He’s given me the 2 best sons anyone could ask for and the amazing time I’ve had with my adorable grandson ~ my icing on the cake:) Pretty awesome!
~ God has healed me through many health issues ~ heart surgery, brain surgery, removing all my teeth prior to heart surgery, and having an ICD (Implanted cardiac defibrillator) implanted ~ all in a month or so’s time. He could have called me home during any of those 4 surgeries but His mercy & grace gave me a second chance and I am eternally grateful. I pray for discernment, wisdom and guidance to have opportunities to serve Him and others. My favorite scripture is my favorite because I believe it completely explains who God, our loving Father is:
Jeremiah 29:11 ~ “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.
Above all, I seek to continue building my personal relationship with God, the Father, Jesus Christ, His Son and the Holy Spirit. Prayer is a powerful part of that. There is no better connection to the Holy Trinity! God doesn’t make mistakes, there are no accidents and His timing is perfect ~ even when we don’t understand it or like it very much ~ it’s faith in knowing that God is in control. This scripture often puts it in perspective ~
Romans 8:28 “And, we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose”.
Finally, my sole intention in sharing this testimony is to bring glory to God, our Father. That all might see our Heavenly Father as the creator of Heaven and Earth, Omnipotent, friend, confidant, provider, protector, who loved each of us enough, that no one should perish, by sending His only begotten son, Jesus, to this world and offering us the epic gift of salvation!
There is no way to earn your Heavenly reward by works or ‘doing good deeds’.
Eternal Salvation ~ He made it so easy ~ all you need do is ask! You need only to ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart, repent of your sins (we all have them) and surrender fully to Him. And, it will change everything! He’s waiting for you.
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