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Today is a significant day. Before I tell you why, I'm going to briefly catch you up to speed since we aren't quite acquainted yet.
A little over 6 years ago, in December of 2010, I rededicated my life to God and asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. Since then, God has been working and has made so many positive changes in my life. With much time, work, and pain, He has changed my thoughts, attitude, and behavior. I was often outspoken back then, haughty, critical, mean-spirited, bitter, and angry. I swore a lot and was quick to point out other people's flaws, gossip and freely give my (not-so-nice) opinions of others. My moods were unmanageable, and I would say hurtful things to those close to me, mostly while yelling. As you can imagine, I was horrible to be around.
With time, conviction, and PRAYER, I learned that I was the one with the problem and that I needed to change. Then I prayed a bold prayer--for God to use my mouth to speak truth, to speak life, to build up and encourage others, and to bring Him Glory. Around the same time frame, I also made a vow to God saying, "Lord, when I turn 30, I will serve you full-time and wholeheartedly" meaning, use me with no reservation.
That brings us to today. Today my birthday and I am now 30.
I didn't expect God to use me to start a blog (although now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense). I have to admit, I was nervous, fearful, and questioned many times if doing this was truly His will. But I had to remember my promise and the fact that this blog really isn't about me. It's about helping others to establish their walk with Christ through the sharing my experiences, God's messages, and prayer.
So here I am, keeping my word, and doing so in gratitude for all that He's done for me. I can never repay Him for all that He's done for me. I can't even count the many ways He's helped me or saved me. Today is a big day for me, and I'm taking a big step--a leap of faith. I don't have any expectations, and honestly, I'm not sure what the future will hold. But I am thankful for the privilege and opportunity to be able to share tidbits of God's work in my life as well as His messages of love, correction, and hope.
Thank you for stopping and I hope these blogs will bless you as much as He has blessed me.
Heavenly Father,
I want to thank you for these readers and for the opportunity and privilege to share your messages and corrections through my life experiences. I pray that those reading would be blessed by these posts. I pray that they will get to know you and grow in their relationship with you. Your Word says to taste the Lord and see that He is good (Psalm 34:8). I pray those reading will find encouragement and hope in You —for You are the truth, the life, and the way (John 14:6). I ask that you begin to move in all their hearts and attend to their hurts, pains, and struggles for through You, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).
I pray all this in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.
Prayerfully,
Pam
