I went to church today and believe you me, God showed up "Right On Time" because I have been struggling with spiritual low self-esteem. This is the situation. In the States, I attended church faithfully. I didn't go on account of it just being in my routine or because my family made me go, I had the desire to go. I enjoyed going and I was growing in HIM. However, when I came to Korea about 7 months ago, shamefully I lagged behind in my walk with Christ. I slacked on finding a church and recently I've just been feeling real guilty about the dimming of my light (So I thought). I started to feel like my co-workers and friends might not be able to see the God in me.
Again, I say, God showed up "Right On Time." Before church even started, I was sitting with one of my friends during praise and worship and at that time, I was praying for a word to remedy my situation. My friend, then leaned over to me and said quietly...
"If I ever have a son, I want him to be like you."
At that very moment, I began to pray. I mean, I couldn't respond right then because, one, I didn't know how to respond, and two, the service was starting. So then she asked for the pen and pad that I had in my hand and this is what she wrote...
At that very moment, I began to pray. I mean, I couldn't respond right then because, one, I didn't know how to respond, and two, the service was starting. So then she asked for the pen and pad that I had in my hand and this is what she wrote...
"Just because you are cool, attractive, and still have morals. The fact that you know you have spiritual growing to do is attractive to me. I'm struggling with that with (significant other's name). I feel like he's complacent with his walk and I know I am the biggest sinner and so do you. Your light shines...continue to be an inspiration."
I was floored. God has a way of speaking to you when least expect it. I know He's real!!! There is no doubt in my mind. For some months now, I have been feeling like I wasn't worthy of praying to God. The devil is a liar. I learned a while back at my church in Washington, D.C., USA from my Bishop that you're supposed to pray your way out of a storm. Ain't that the truth!
I was floored. God has a way of speaking to you when least expect it. I know He's real!!! There is no doubt in my mind. For some months now, I have been feeling like I wasn't worthy of praying to God. The devil is a liar. I learned a while back at my church in Washington, D.C., USA from my Bishop that you're supposed to pray your way out of a storm. Ain't that the truth!
God is good all of time and all the time, God is good!!!
4 comments:
God is soooo good!
God is so merciful! It is good that you recognize it and are making the steps to work on those things you need to change...
Yes, and i think it is wonderful again hearing this revelation, and your praise. It was what i needed today! God Bless!
Talk about showing up at the right time!!!! Chris, you know I'm a fan! Newly "avid" fan, but a longtime fan none the less.
And the crazy part is that it is this blog that has renewed my hope and faith in God's Grace.
I've been so worried about how recent decisions have affected someone very dear to my heart who isn't a Christian, and my biggest fear was that after all was said and done, He wouldn't be able to see the Jesus in me. He would see some distorted view and turn his back.
After reading this... I have been reassured that just b/c I may not see my light shining...doesn't mean that it isn't and that it's not being seen by others!
Who'd have thunk it when we met all those years ago...how we'd be talking about Christ and sharing and growing like this today!!!LOL.
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