My Story???

A brand new day. Praise God! I am looking forward to seeing my friend get baptized and then we are supposed to go to Mimi's for brunch. Happy day! It's so encouraging when you witness someone getting baptized. Takes me back to when I was. It was July of 1984. Clay was four and had to go to his dad's for visitation all the way to North Carolina. I remember his dad threatening to kidnap Clay and the fear that almost choked the life out of me, led me to the Lord. My son was returned to me after I dropped to my knees and begged God to show me if He was real because I had been lied to all my life. He showed me. I went to church and at the alter call...ran down the isle, tears and all and asked Jesus into my heart. Because I was saved, I wanted to please God so I was baptized in obedience to His will...not to get saved...but because I was saved. A week later I went to study about baptism and that coming Sunday, I was. I hate to go on and on about how I felt, because as a Christian, it's not about feelings all the time, but let me share. I felt as if all my sins had been washed away! I could float on air. All the shame, fear, guilt and past sins were gone! I could not sleep and wanted nothing but God and to read the bible. Sure, there were scoffers and yes, I did lose all my so called friends, and yes, my family were making bets on how long this would last, but, all of that doesn't matter. What does matter is He changed me. No, not perfect. Yes, I still sin and mess up. Yes, I've walked away in a temper tantrum after my mother died for close to ten years, but He never left me. I came to my senses and ran home to Him. I get to go to church...I don't got to. I get to give...I don't got to. The two thieves on the cross were saved and were not baptized. With God all things are possible. If you are not saved I can promise you something. If you seek Him...you will find Him. If you resist the devil...he will flee. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. You will know Christians by their love. We are not perfect, but give us a chance and once the Holy Spirit convicts us, we will ask for another chance. I'm so happy for my friend as she starts her journey and can't wait to see what God has in store for her. Buckle up is all I can say because it's a great ride!