Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Never the same...


Ten years ago today, April 26, 2001, i made a decision that changed my life forever...

At the time i had no idea how this decision would affect my life, i just knew it was Truth.
At the time i felt i could never dig myself out of this hole i was living in, i just knew i needed Saving.

On this day ten years ago...

From the outside my life looked good, effortless and fulfilling, but i was in search of Purpose.
From the outside i appeared to be a steady,but inside i was full of fear, i was in search of Peace.

On this day ten years ago...

I knelt before God, broken and in need of Restoration.
I knelt before God, desperate and in need of a Relationship.

On this day ten years ago...my life was changed forever...

Today, I live in Truth, knowing Jesus died for me.
Today, I have been Saved by the Grace of a loving Savior.
Today, I have Purpose to know God and make Him known all over the world.
Today, I have Peace because i know i serve a God who will never leave me.
Today, I have been Restored and my heart has been made whole.
Today, I have a Relationship with God Almighty, He's my best friend and one who will never leave.

On this day, my life is different than what i had planned...

I'm not a music teacher, but i have the privilege to teach leaders all around the world how to share the Gospel with kids.
I don't own a house or have a family, but i have houses and families all around the world.
I told God i could never be a Missionary, but its amazing how He can change our hearts and do the impossible.
My paycheck hasn't always added up to my total expenses, but God has always provided my every need.

On this day, i can see that i am not the same person i was ten years ago.
I am grateful for all God has done.
I am grateful for all God will still do.
I am grateful that although i will fall, God is there to pick me up.
On this day and each and every day, God help me live for you.

On this day, ten, twenty, fifty years from now may i never be the same...