Hey you guys! Goodness, it feels like it has been a crazy, long and strung out week for me-- am I alone in saying this? There is something I want to share before I go into this topic today, The Power of Your Testimony. 

I want to start off by saying GOD IS SO GOOD. I just am so happy to be a child of The Most High! I went to a revival last Sunday and boy-oh-boy did I need that rejuvenation and push from Yahweh. So many great things happen during a good worship and a praying heart. Check this out, i'm praying, asking God to hear me out, I basically told God I was upset because I felt like I was going to get a crappy (future) husband who is no good, a less than basic life, I'm not going to be anyone and so on... 

Shortly after a young girl says God wants to tell me something. She said, "I don't know know anything that is going on in your life but God wants you to know that He loves you and He won't let you down." So much emotion and love overwhelmed me at this moment and I immediately told God I was sorry, because God loves all His children and only has the best for them. The Lord's ways are so perfect and never fails. God owes me nothing, yet He told me He wouldn't let me down. That's so amazing. 

Today I wanted to write about testimony's. The power of them, how they affect others and the movements these words can impact on people. So many people go through struggles and it is hard, life will not ever be easy and predictable. It is so important that we speak up when it comes to the things we have overcame in our life through Jesus. We can be that shoulder for someone, that brother or sister that guides them in the right direction, that has been there and wants to let others know, i'm here-- I got you. Allow me to be your mentor and show you that giving up is not an option.

I have heard so many times that the past should stay in the past... not exactly. We as Christians need to let it be known we are the least from being perfect and that we, in fact, need a Savior to make us whole and complete. Displaying who we were into who we are today and where God has brought us from. It is simply beautiful sharing the difficulties that we have conquered, be that light to someone. That glimpse of hope. Let it be known that there is healing in His name-- to deliver you and set you free from drug addictions, pornography, lust, envy.. maybe you feel alone and unloved. There IS a God who is willing to set you free. Be that willing person who let's God show His true love through your story and by being obedient.

I wasn't always a devote Christian. I hit a sudden a complete change... a radical change. There was no warnings or slowing down, it was literally all in one whack. I went from partying, trying to fight over stupid things, sneaking out and being a rebellious child and people had a hard time wrapping their minds around how this happened, I have heard one too many times that there was no way I changed so fast and it had to of been fake. But that is what's so cool about God. He creates my story, it's His rules. God took someone (me) who was broken and lost and consumed in the world and made me into someone who had purpose in His name.

Always remember where you have come from and where you are going. Use your testimony as a tool and aid to others who need help. There is a lost and dying world out there and people are fading away spiritually. YOU can lead someone to into that overcoming mind set. 

Our background is what makes us special, and these obstacles has helped shaped us into who we need to be in God's Kingdom. I want to encourage you to not give up and to open up to one another. You never know who may need to hear and know that there is a way through the storm. Until next time, guys!