Test from God

I think that the greatest test from God that I have ever faced was my stroke. I don't view it as something negative, but a positive, because through the hard times shortly after the stroke, I came back to God. I continue to walk with Him each and every day through my devotion time. That is a very precious time for me. I constantly to go through struggles every day, but with God by my side, I can endure and make it through each day. I have had several tests from God, as I am sure, we all have, but this is my greatest test.

There are so many things in my life that I must change now, before it is too late. I am also interested in a lot of "extra" things and that takes away from my time with the Lord, also. How do we know what we should keep and what we should give up? How do we know that something we are interested in will lead to a ministry? Oh, there is sooo much to pray about! There is so much in my life to ask for forgiveness. There are so many things to stop and ask myself "Is this for God?" You are right, Rocky. We have to be ready for an incredible journey!

God Bless You all! With God's love and protection, I wish you all happy dreams until tomorrow.

What drives my life? I can honestly say that I try to please everyone. Whether it is at work or at home, I want to make everyone happy. The truth is, you can't make everyone happy all of the time, and I know this but still keep on trying. It is time that I find the purpose that God has intended for my life.

The hardest point for me to grasp is that we should not work hard to be remembered, we should prepare for our eternity. How do we do that? By teaching Sunday school? Having a ministry, such as Alpha? Being a good media specialist? I have to look at my relationship with Jesus Christ and make sure that I have a personal relationship with Him. Sometimes this seems so difficult to do! When I am feeling really down or really angry, it is hard to stay focused on God and give Him thanks, but that is what I know I have to do. God is the reason I am here, and I have to thank Him and praise Him every day for it.

The second thing that I think Rick Warren is telling me is I have to use my talents, gifts, relationships etc. for the purposes that God has for me. Stop being selfish! Stop spending money on so many frivolous things!

I have a lot to learn and a lot to pray about. God Bless You all!