Pure Grace truly is The True Beauty of Everyday Life -
He Is Pure Grace,
He Is True Beauty,
He Is Today,
He Is Life,
He Is... Jesus.
Although Today I walk in the Beauty of the Reality of Christ, it was not always this way!
As with every other single person that has ever stepped out of darkness and into His wondrous Light, there are spiritual and natural threads that have woven together my own particular 'before and after' story; the Story that makes up the fabric of my days, and which continues to be woven together and lived out on the (sometimes dusty) roads of life.
I pray that the following video, 'Cardboard Testimonies", will bless you and encourage you today.
How would your 'cardboard testimony' read?
4 comments:
I had seen this video once before and it had the same impact on me now as it did then. But as I watched it the second time around I realized that several of the 'cardboard testimonies" could have applied to me. As the years (7)have slipped by, hangups and issues, bits and pieces of the old me have been healed through His love and grace. But if I was to make just one statement it would be " God took a sad and lonely me and set me free".
I spent the day at Maple Ridge Hosiptal holding the hand of a very dear old friend of mine. Old in as we have known each other for 35 years. She isn't old by any means only 50, but she is old in the many years she has suffered with illness. She always been a small person maybe with 110 lbs at her peak weight and now she could weigh 80 lbs soaking wet. I may be a bit generous in that estimation!!!! She is strong in her faith in our Lord and has expressed her desire to want to see Jesus but at the same time is scared. As I sat holding her hand as she drifted in and out looking so tiny and frail I was so thankful that He is always with us. I am so greatful He is in control and I pray that He is not finished with her yet, that the doctors get this under control and will operate (if that is what is needed).
So, yes Cathie the video was and encouragement. It also reminded me of how far He was brought me and how far I have yet to go.
Keeping you and your family close at heart and in my prayers.
Hi Cathie and Edna,
Just got home and found this thought provoking video. Cathie thanks so much for sharing it with us. It makes me stop and reflect on God's forgiveness and on how much he loves us - we just have to seek Him out and He will be there.
Edna, I just know your friend was comforted by you today. You have such a wonderful way of being able to talk about God with people and I am absolutely sure that God sent you to her and that she was at peace by the time you left.
Love
Debbie
Dear Cathie,
I have never seen this video before. It is so encouraging to see God's transformation in people's lives. I know my own life has been transformed-- unhappy, filled with hopelessness and despair to the point of wanting to die, fearful of the future, filled with anxiety. Now I am happy, feel great joy, know that my life is for Him, that my name if engraved on the palm of His hand. I am His and He is mine! I am still a work in progress because I know He's not finished with me yet.
Keeping you in my heart,
Jan
Oh my! We ARE kindred spirits...this is a favorite, too!
Now, I really need to get some errands done--it's been so fun visiting though!
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