I am a Survivor!

There is nothing more satisfying than the arms of Christ. I did not always know that. This world is going to hurt you. People are going to hurt you. YOU are going to hurt others. This is the stain of original sin. But what YOU and I decide to do with the choices we make, are up to us.

But guess what?

There is something amazing I must tell you. "I can do all things through the Lord who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13. Yep, Christ rescued me from the chains of the sin I have created. I am a survivor here to testify that it is possible. Don't believe this to be true? Jesus himself said it. SEE? "And looking at them Jesus said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26.

Did I lose you? I hope not.... God talks to us in scripture. Are you listening? I would if I were you!

I do not know how I survived my life on my own. The only thing is that God has a plan for me and he is not finished with me yet. Times are rough, and some of the decisions I made were not for others or for even for me. It was for the evil one himself. If you have ever read C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters," you would understand. (I recommend reading this.) The evil one loves to tear at families, souls, and relishes in the glory of our misery. That is why sin is so appealing. That feel good in the moment feeling is what traps us in the sin to come back for more. We do not remember the consequences until we are in our absolute darkest hour. Then it is a wakeup call from God to get our you know whats together. Now you are at a crossroads where you get to make the decision. Are you taking the narrow road, or the easy wide road full of flowers and trees and sin?

Love is a powerful thing

I am watching the weight of sin and unforgiveness in someone who I love very much. There is nothing more horrible to see. I want to apologize to my family and friends who I have hurt so much with my actions and choices. But I will not give up on loving them or praying for them. Because remember? "I can do all things through the Lord who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13. The power of truth can set you free. Amen. Don't get me wrong; it is so hard not to fight back and fix for someone else. Or to even defend yourself. But that is not what God wants me to do. I have had regrets and believe me, there are times I wish I could erase, but Christ has always been there loving me. Now it is my turn to love him back. There is a time and place for everything, and with God, he is the one guiding me. He is letting me be free. Free to tell the truth and not hide anymore. I am literally wrapped in the arms of Christ, and it is so powerful.

So, the good news is this. This world is NOT going to hurt you. People are NOT going to hurt you. YOU are NOT going to hurt others if you walk in the arms of Christ. And if you do hurt the ones you love, who should be all people on this earth, then ask him to forgive you. Just live in the ocean of his mercy. Trust me; the water is warm.

Scripture from God, but copied from https://www.biblegateway.com/