I often hear about people who are ashamed of their testimony. For some reason, they hate to share it because they feel like it's 'too bad,' or they desperately wish that they had come to know Christ sooner in their life - so as to avoid said 'bad' events.
However, while I was reading my Bible today, I stumbled across this encouraging passage:
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst. But FOR THAT VERY REASON I was shown mercy so that IN ME, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His IMMENSE patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive an eternal life." 1 Timothy 1:15-16
God uses our lives, however imperfect they are, for His glory. Paul is one of the most well-known conversion stories in the Bible ... if God can use his life (AND his past), He can certainly use ours. I don't know of many people in my community who are persecuting, murdering, and imprisoning Christians. Paul considered himself the worst of sinners ... and yet he understood his life's and past's purpose: to bring glory to God and to bring others to know Him.
Look back at your past with awe ... and reverence. The God of the universe sees our worst mistakes and forgives them. He's cast them as far as the east is from the west.
So share on ...
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Beautiful post Missy! Keep sharing your insightfull thoughts.
ReplyDeletei also have my worst mistakes in life but i conquer it all through prayers..nothing is impossible with God
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