I grew up in a Christian home and was baptised by full emersion at the age of 9. For a long time I struggled with the fact that I didn’t have an interesting testimony because God has always been a part of my life. Now I’m learning that that is a testimony in itself.
In recent times I have had to deal with some issues from my past. Throughout the course of my life, many Christian people have let me down. What I have come to realise recently is that my testimony in part is that God has NEVER LET ME DOWN. People have let me down. People that perhaps *should* have know better. But God remains faithful yesterday, today and forever. I live in awe of the fact that I am able to call myself a daughter of the KING. A child of God.
I love the Lord with all my heart. I let Him down constantly and yet he is ALWAYS faithful and always holds me in His everlasting arms. There is no place that I would rather be.
My hope through this blog is that God will reveal more of himself to me through my day to day learning and growing. In turn, I hope that someday, something I say may encourage others in their walk with the Lord. If you don’t know God, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would cherish the opportunity to share more with you about the Lord. I know that He loves each and every one of you very much.
Take heart knowing that the Lord loves you with all His heart – and he has a BIG heart!
Great testimony. I liked the part about how even though you let Him down he is ALWAYS faithful. Praise God that we don’t get on His nerves! Thankfully, Hi is the God of a second chance, a third and so on. His mercy endures forever. I like your blog. Theresa
By: Theresa on March 1, 2008
at 11:21 pm
Wow!! Your blog has touched me greatly. I also was struggling with my testimony as I have always walked with the Lord and it is so true we can testify that he never leaves us our loving God. He is my life.
I also have depression and have struggled with taking medication. I pray that I also will not be on it permanently. I hate it!! But I know the Lord will take care of me. I will pray for you and your family as you also struggle with depression.
Take care and God Bless Anne
By: Anne on November 18, 2008
at 8:10 am
Theresa – I apologise that I seem to have missed responding to your comment. Thank you for your words. He is indeed a God of many chances (and I know I treasure the opportunity to start over on a regular basis).
Anne – thank you for your kind words. It really helps to find others along our walk that have had similar struggles to us doesn’t it? Yet another way that God can use the internet for His glory.
By: lightening on November 18, 2008
at 11:22 am
I really appreciated your testimony! God is faithful, very faithful! Thankfully I acknowledge that. Thanks for being so open about your faith and your walk with him. I really need to cultivate more time with my Lord.
Thank you for the encouragement.
By: Joy on December 16, 2008
at 1:12 pm
Wonderful words. He is indeed faithful through and through!
By: Mike on June 25, 2009
at 1:58 am
hi, I’m up with insomnia again and surfing (I don’t think it counts as non-stimulating, but oh well).. I think God shows me where to look sometimes, you have some beautiful words.. I still struggle with my faith as I have only been a Christian for about 4 years.. So much to learn and believe in. I really hope I get there.. It was the Effexor that showed me here and I think I will try and withdraw very, very, very slowly.. God Bless
By: robyn on July 1, 2009
at 2:37 am
Robyn – faith can at times be a struggle for all of us, no matter how long we’ve been a Christian. Hang in there and
God Bless. Life can often be difficult but we know we’re going to a better place. Please do withdraw slowly and don’t let anyone tell you that there is anything wrong with a Christian taking medication for depression. There is still a lot of misunderstandings out there about depression as a physical illness. I’m now on another medication which is working better for me that Effexor. Everyone is different. Insomnia can be rough but I’m glad it brought you here.
By: lightening on July 5, 2009
at 5:35 pm
My faith waned for a while and I may have got off track, but not even once did God forsake me. He was there holding my hand, and when He wasn’t doing that He was carrying me. The song “I am Carried” is a very special song to me. It tells my story and what Jesus did for me on the cross. I am a saint and sinner all thanks and praise to God. Day by Day I rely on Him for all my needs and you know the best part – HE ALWAYS DELIVERS. I’m glad I found this site.
By: Garry on July 7, 2009
at 10:49 am
Hi Garry,
Thanks so much for taking a moment to share your experiences. He’s an awesome God that’s for sure.
By: lightening on July 26, 2009
at 6:01 pm
Hi! Can’t find your email on here anywhere, so leaving a comment here instead. If you’d like to collect a lovely blog award there’s one waiting for you at http://squigglemum.com/faith/loveliness/
Blessings, Cath (aka SquiggleMum).
By: SquiggleMum on July 11, 2009
at 12:20 am
Hi Cath, thank you so much for that. We’re on holidays at the moment and my connections are intermittent but I’ll try and pop over soon.
By: lightening on July 26, 2009
at 5:57 pm