More to Life

How many of us out there may know of someone facing
major life challenges, but without the ultimate shield.
That shield I'm referring to is Jesus Christ.

The following story is one of redemption. Redemption
coming from a life that by all wordly measures appeared
to be outwardly successful.








The author of that story, excerpted from the Power to
Change website, tells of how a decision to want more
from life ultimately led to discovering Christ:

"One day in my church, I heard a speaker telling
me how I could know God personally. It was the
first time I had heard this; the first time I had
heard that God loves me. It was the first time
I had heard that He has a plan for my life and
I could know Him personally. I was very
interested in that message.

I came home that night, and on my bedside,
prayed a simple prayer. I said, "Jesus, if
it is true that you are real, then I open
my heart willingly for you to come in and
live in me."

Following that simple commitment,
I experienced an inner strength and
a sense of belonging. I did not feel
rejected any more. I became more aware
of wrong things in my life and the lives
of others around me. I also developed a
keen awareness of the importance of leading
a pure life in the presence of God. I became
more aware of the difference between religion
and a personal relationship with God.

What a wonderful story of redemption from
a lady who realized and acted on a yearning.
A story which began with longing, but
ended with hope and peace.

It reminds me of a favorite Bible passage:

"I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me."

Philipians 4:13

Amen.