Today I heard a conversion story of new Christian man who, only six months after surrendering his life and accepting God’s gift, is heading to Haiti to be a missionary. The mother who told me this story said his physical appearance changed when he completely sold out for God. Vices are just falling off of him including foul language, womanizing, and selfish living. Such a testimony amazes me (a shiver ran up my back) especially as I think about how much of God’s love he had been exposed to and nourished in by being born and raised in a Christian home.
I appreciate that I have been given the free will to choose my God even though he had chosen me a long time ago. I rejoice in the fact that his grace rests upon all of us and will meet us wherever we go. And I love that he gives us people to be his tangible arms of love, hugs, accountability, and encouragement. It takes all of those things to bring any of us closer to him. Regardless of upbringing, life history or current circumstances the choice is available to everyone. Such a choice can rock your world as it has mine and that of this young man. And as you're rocked, the deep passion and desire for God will guide your journey and give you peace…and probably even goosebumps of excitement.
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