Is Your God Personal?

Hello Friends! Its been way to long since I wrote down any of my thoughts, but here they are. (Inspired from a Sunday School lesson)

I was sitting in Sunday school the other day and the lesson was on not just sharing the gospel with others, but sharing a God that is personal to you. We can tell people all the truth in the world, but they want to hear why we believe in Him and why we have put the destiny of out lives in His Hands. We all know John 3:16, Romans 2:23, Romans 6:23, and all the other verses commonly used to share the gospel with others, but what about what God has done for you?

Sharing what God has done in our lives is a vital part of sharing the gospel with others. If you get on Yelp and look up a new restaurant you don't want to read a comment about what the restaurant says they are, you want to hear what people have to say about their experience at the restaurant. Same with our relationship with the Lord. It is truly incredible to hear how God has worked in peoples lives, protected them, guided them out of a hole or through a valley, encouraged them, prepared them for what was ahead in their life, etc. We have all heard other's testimonies of how God has worked in their lives, but have you shared yours? And do you share it continually or just every once in a while?

Sharing these things with others, namely non-believers, is so powerful! It's the personal experience that we want to hear. People want to hear who God is for you, not just what he has done for everyone. What is your story and will you let it impact those around you?

This is who God is to me, and just a few examples of what He has done in my life.
He is first of all my Savior. Through Him I have assurance of salvation and confidence in where my destiny lies. God is also my friend and comforter. There have been plenty of times that I have just stopped and cried out to God for comfort, help, and support. Life has its trials, and at times it can really really suck, but my God has ALWAYS been there for me. He has helped me see the beauty in sunsets even when the days have been dark. He has protected me when I made decisions that could have gotten me in big trouble. My God has given me a family that loves and supports me unconditionally. He has provided for me financially even when expenses come unexpectedly and in large quantities. He has given me an amazing church family who has adopted me despite my flaws. He has blessed me in every area of my life far beyond anything I could every have asked for.

Most importantly, My God is the first one I call out to for help. Whether I've lost my keys and have leave for work, or I've failed in some way, He is the first I call out to for help, and He ALWAYS leads me back to where I need to be.

My dear friends, the peace I have knowing my God has my life in his hands is beyond anything I could ever write down with words. Do you have the peace that is only possible through God? Who is God to you? What has he done for you? Who will you share that with today? Friends, it doesn't have to be a long elaborate story, but share with someone something that God has done for you recently.

We need to hear the testimonies of others who are living for the Lord.

Love in Christ,
Your Sister