Precious Pearls

I grew up attending church on a weekly basis.  Some of my earliest memories consist of sweet ladies sharing Bible stories in a room full of children.  At the time, my church offered children’s classes during the evening service.  I believe I was nine years old, when one of my evening classes was canceled at the last minute.  The other children and I were brought to the sanctuary and instructed to sit with our parents.  I remember feeling awkward walking into the service a little late; but once I found my mother and grandmother, I slipped into the pew between them.  The service continued with singing and testimonies which allowed me to quiet my mind for the message.  Unfortunately, I have no recollection of my pastor’s message that evening, but I know something struck my heart about my need for a savior. 

It must have been a spring or summer evening.  Lingering daylight offered soft lighting in my bedroom.  As I lay in bed, I pondered what my pastor had taught earlier that night.  Although none of it was new to me, my mind grasped the concept that I needed to personally accept Christ as my Savior.  I confessed my sin, recognized that Christ died on the cross for my sins, acknowledged that He conquered death and rose after three days, and accepted Christ as my Savior.  

Since I was young, my life did not require dramatic changes.  However, I recognized a personal desire to spend time reading the Bible.  Praying also became a priority to me.  As I progressed into my teen years, my heart drifted from the Lord, but He kept me close to Him.  When I consider choices presented to me, I know that God protected me from making life-dominating sinful and selfish choices while guiding me on the path that He wanted for me.  

I was living for myself when I met my husband in college.  When our relationship grew more serious, I knew I needed to take my walk with God seriously.  We both grew closer to the Lord in the early years of our marriage.  God brought us through trials, blessed us with three wonderful boys, and continued to keep us close to Him.  

Although we are far from perfect, we know that God orchestrated all events in our lives to prepare us for the biggest trial we encountered– my accident in 2017.  God strengthened our faith and remained our hope.  We never would have made it through without His help.  Our goal now is to share with others how God wondrously worked in our lives.  These opportunities enable us to share the Gospel with others.  

If God is working in your heart, don’t delay in accepting Him as your personal Savior.  Visit my Romans Road link to find out more.