"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One
is understanding."
Proverbs 9:10
Seventeen years ago, this month, I asked Jesus to be my
Savior. Six months later my step-dad (from age 4) was killed on the
job (we were very close) and, not knowing or understanding God's character,
I became angry at God for taking my "daddy" away from me. For twelve long
years I refused to let Jesus be Lord of my life. But the Lord, being gracious, waited for me with open
arms.
Five years ago, this month, I begged
Jesus to be Lord of my life; I had messed my life up. I have
had some pretty deep valley's during this past five years, but I don't
blame Jesus or become angry at Him; and I wouldn't trade them for
anything. It was during these valleys that I turned to Him and said,
"teach me Lord. Give me Your wisdom that I may learn and understand and
grow strong in You and Your ways." He is faithful. He hears and
answers our prayers. He has given me wisdom to understand His sovereignty
and He has shown me first hand, that He IS right there beside me carrying me
through the deepest of valleys. He has also assured me that there will
be more valleys to come. But it is through these valleys that I
will (and you will too) grow in the grace and knowledge of Him and my trust
in Him will deepen as He gently guides me, teaching me along the way.
It is during these times of testing that my
spiritual muscles will be made stronger with the help of my Lord.
Jesus is Lord of my life; He's my Adonai, Master,
Ruler. And just a few weeks ago He once again revealed to me how He loves
me so much. He cared for me and fed me while I was ill and emotionally in
turmoil. And I'd like to share with you a short worship song I sing to
Him every morning and evening since that time:
Adonai
April Correia (c) 1999 Songs To Jesus
Adonai, You're worthy of praise
Adonai, grateful hands I raise
You are worthy of praise
Adonai, I bow before You who saves
Adonai, just want to serve You my days
You are worthy of praise
Adonai, inhabit my praise.
As I look back I can see that Jesus was faithful though I
was faithless; during that twelve year pout of mine. He allowed me to
do things "my way"; after all we do have a free will to choose to obey
or not.
If He is not Lord of your life at this moment don't
hesitate another moment beloved, ask Him now (don't wait till you have to beg)
to be Lord of your life.
Worship Him and exalt His name - He is truly worthy of all
honor and praise; and He is forever faithful!
Have a wonderful day in the
Lord!
April
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