Christ Changed Me

After that first Bible study I was hooked. At times I have been in 4 or 5 studies at a time. The hunger and thirst I have had to learn about God and Jesus and who I am in them has never stopped. If anything has continued to grow.

I will not tell you that I changed over night. I didn't, the changes in me at first were very subtle. The very first thing I remember giving up was the type of books I read (romance novels). I did not quit reading, just changed the reading material. There are lots of Christian authors, that write really good thrillers, mysteries and even some wonderful love stories.
Bad language started making my hair stand on end. I stopped using bad language. There were some friends that I drifted away from. Did I miss any of those things that changed. Sometimes I did, but there is an enemy out there that will whisper lies, and try to take you back and I did go back once or twice and felt awful afterward. I did question all the time, mostly what would my family and friends would think of me. But wanting to do what God wanted me to do won out. I changed in God's strength not my own. Being in God's grace is the place to be.

Deb

Another A HA moment

I truly love A HA moments. When I have them, I know that God knows, that I finally get something he has been telling me. I had one this morning on my way to work.

I usually use morning travel time to spend time with God. This morning as God and I were chatting. This thought came to me.

God created us and then had to buy us back.

I have thought about this off and on today. I have always believed that God created us. I have known Christ died, and paid for our sins. I guess I am getting at the absurdity of the thought. I put it in terms of a mother giving birth to her child and then having to buy that child. Hope this gives you some food for thought.
(maybe this was just an A HA moment for me)

Deb

Love God

Sorry, I haven't been here for awhile. Been sick.

Looking back I have seen God's hand on me and taking care of me. I am so glad that God doesn't give up on us. Once I realized that God wanted a personal relationship with me I started studying God's word and reading books that help explain his word. I started having quiet time with him (sometimes not so quiet).

God started healing the wounds and hurts from my past. I started changing. Every day with God has been like a new adventure. Now I won't say every day has been wonderful with no problems, cause that wouldn't be true, but with God in the mix it's been bearable.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind,soul and strength."Mark 12:30
God always loves you back.