Keeping things simple
Well, VBS week has finally rolled around. I started out helping with the snacks, and then I was recruited with one other person to be a Grades 3 & 4 Helper. There were 82 people in our group, yesterday. It is so exciting to see so much enthusiasm on the kids' faces, especially as they sing. During the Bible Story time yesterday, kids heard the gospel and were given a chance to respond. It was really cool to see so many kids at the front when asked if all those who prayed that Jesus come into their hearts for the first time would join one of the leaders at the front of the room.I have heard the story thousands of times. I am a sinner and have fallen short of the glory of God, Christ died for my sins, and I am to have the same attitude of Christ as I show God's love to others. Sometimes I think that I get too complicated in my way of thinking . . . even to the point of not understanding it, myself. For example, just last Sunday, I caught myself thinking that I failed God. I'm so weak in my faith, and I doubt so often. And what's worse, my tongue can get out of control so easily. Knowing that God isn't just full of love and kindness but also jealousy and power, I struggled with the thought of God Himself turning His back on me. How could I be worthy of such mercy and grace that He offers? I don't deserve it. But God gave His son Jesus Christ to die for me, and I have accepted him as my saviour. I am one of His children. And am I ever grateful!
Obviously as a Christian, I desire to keep getting closer and closer to God. There have been hard times that have helped me to do so. There have also been times when I can totally feel His presence as the Holy Spirit tugs on my heart even as life is "good." But sometimes I get so wrapped up in questions; I forget that sometimes it helps to keep things simple first, and then you can go deeper. I have come to know my saviour, and my God knows me better than I know myself. And is it not through my weaknesses that His true power can be shown? My prayer is that my heart be softened so that He may use and shine through my weaknesses for His glory.
I have been learning so much this past week, and I hope to type to you more in the future about what God has placed on my heart.
May God Himself bless and encourage you,
Sharilyn C.
posted by Sharilyn @ 6:27 a.m.
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