3 years in Christ

[Emli]

Either today, or tomorrow or maybe the day after, I'm not sure, is my three year birthday in Christ. So praise the Father and the Son Jesus Christ!

It has been three very tumultuous years, and I have gone through much hardship and persecution, but there has also been so much joy and I have seen God do so many amazing things. He has finally gotten me to a really good place, where my life is all about Him, and not about me.

I want to give a message to everyone. And that is, in just three years God has given me so much, and I know that He is giving equally much to everyone else who loves Him, if we only seek Him and pray for it faithfully. He has healed my heart, soul, body and mind, delivered me from evil, taught me His truth and His ways, put His Words in my heart, sanctified me and transformed my mind. He has spoken to me and showed me great things. He has stopped the winds and the rain just to show His power, and just lots of amazing things. There has been so many answered prayers.

And He has used me for much as well. Both to witness and preach the Gospel to unbelievers and to minister to the brethren. My walk with Him is a testimony to His power, so in no way am I boasting about myself. I just don't have a lot else to share right now other than my own testimony, because I haven't seen a lot else yet.

Here is my message to everyone:
God has given me great faith, but in no way am I special. His promises are for everyone.

It doesn't matter how wise you are, how much you know, how strong you are, how old you are, how long you have been in Christ. God can and will use anyone, even if you are a complete mess like me. All He needs is your devotion and willingness to do His work. And your faith.

Just keep seeking, keep praying, keep hoping and keep doing His commandments, surrendering to the Holy Spirit, and living for the Gospel. Give Him your everything, and you will be amazed at what He can do and what He can use you for!

I can't wait for my fourth year in Christ to begin. I eagerly wait to see what happens next. It don't have to know what will happen, because I trust Him and I love Him. But I know some things for my future, and I know that it will be tough, but that God will be with me through everything.

Praise God and let's all live for His Glory, living Holy lives in obedience to His will, according to His Word. Let's all encourage and bless each other, focusing on His Kingdom and the work He is giving us to do, being His light to the world to make His name known.

Father, Your will be done, in Jesus' name, amen!

*Rejoicing*

 

[Southernscotty]

You are awesome Emli, Thank you for your testimony, It touched my heart and HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! I know God will continue to bless you greatly because He loves you so much and you always give the glory to Him. Bless you my Sister :]

 

[Phil 1:21]

Praise the Lord!

 

[Emli]

You are awesome Emli, Thank you for your testimony, It touched my heart and HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! I know God will continue to bless you greatly because He loves you so much and you always give the glory to Him. Bless you my Sister :]

Thank you, and thank the Lord for anything good in me!

I feel so old now...
My birthday wish (prayer) is that He uses the next year to get me to take my faith much more seriously than before.

And may He bless you too!

 

[faroukfarouk]

Either today, or tomorrow or maybe the day after, I'm not sure, is my three year birthday in Christ. So praise the Father and the Son Jesus Christ!

It has been three very tumultuous years, and I have gone through much hardship and persecution, but there has also been so much joy and I have seen God do so many amazing things. He has finally gotten me to a really good place, where my life is all about Him, and not about me.

I want to give a message to everyone. And that is, in just three years God has given me so much, and I know that He is giving equally much to everyone else who loves Him, if we only seek Him and pray for it faithfully. He has healed my heart, soul, body and mind, delivered me from evil, taught me His truth and His ways, put His Words in my heart, sanctified me and transformed my mind. He has spoken to me and showed me great things. He has stopped the winds and the rain just to show His power, and just lots of amazing things. There has been so many answered prayers.

And He has used me for much as well. Both to witness and preach the Gospel to unbelievers and to minister to the brethren. My walk with Him is a testimony to His power, so in no way am I boasting about myself. I just don't have a lot else to share right now other than my own testimony, because I haven't seen a lot else yet.

Here is my message to everyone:
God has given me great faith, but in no way am I special. His promises are for everyone.

It doesn't matter how wise you are, how much you know, how strong you are, how old you are, how long you have been in Christ. God can and will use anyone, even if you are a complete mess like me. All He needs is your devotion and willingness to do His work. And your faith.

Just keep seeking, keep praying, keep hoping and keep doing His commandments, surrendering to the Holy Spirit, and living for the Gospel. Give Him your everything, and you will be amazed at what He can do and what He can use you for!

I can't wait for my fourth year in Christ to begin. I eagerly wait to see what happens next. It don't have to know what will happen, because I trust Him and I love Him. But I know some things for my future, and I know that it will be tough, but that God will be with me through everything.

Praise God and let's all live for His Glory, living Holy lives in obedience to His will, according to His Word. Let's all encourage and bless each other, focusing on His Kingdom and the work He is giving us to do, being His light to the world to make His name known.

Father, Your will be done, in Jesus' name, amen!

*Rejoicing*

Here's a good verse: 'Ebenezer' - 'Hitherto (up to now) hath the LORD helped us' (1 Samuel 7.12).

 

[Dave G.]

Praise the Lord!

Indeed !

 

[Dave G.]

Emli congrats ! I'm glad you are on fire for the Lord. Trust in Him and continue to believe this strongly when the tests of fire come and the dry seasons as well. You are at a prime time for some of those. He surely will test you, don't waver.

 

[-Luca]

Well done Emli! You are a great inspiration to many people and I am really happy that you are well.

God bless!

 

[Emli]

Emli congrats ! I'm glad you are on fire for the Lord. Trust in Him and continue to believe this strongly when the tests of fire come and the dry seasons as well. You are at a prime time for some of those. He surely will test you, don't waver.

Thanks.
I have been through both fiery trials and dry seasons already, actually never ending since I was born-again, and especially last year was one looong trial... It nearly killed me, but not my faith, and it is what got me to the point where I am right now, of having surrendered everything to God. And I thank God for it. But I know more is coming eventually, and I'm planning on rejoicing when they do.

 

[Emli]

Well done Emli! You are a great inspiration to many people and I am really happy that you are well.

God bless!

Thanks Luca.
I hope that my life inspires people. It's kind of amazing if it does, but that's how God uses His people, so I am happy to be a part of it. It's just now starting to sink in just how much God has done for me. He made me read my OP, and I felt Him telling me something like: "This is who you are today, so be happy about it!"

God bless you too!

 

[faroukfarouk]

Thanks.
I have been through both fiery trials and dry seasons already, actually never ending since I was born-again, and especially last year was one looong trial... It nearly killed me, but not my faith, and it is what got me to the point where I am right now, of having surrendered everything to God. And I thank God for it. But I know more is coming eventually, and I'm planning on rejoicing when they do.

I do appreciate what Job said: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him..." (Job 13.15)

 

[Emli]

I do appreciate what Job said: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him..." (Job 13.15)

Amen!

 

[teresa]

hear the bells ringing, they're singing that we can be born again!

 

[teresa]

Lord Jesus, only you know where my path will lead, but I trust that, even if I do not know either the way or the destination, you are with me and before me, and I follow you with joy.

from the daily devotional here:

Day 1 (3/15/2018) - 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Bible Gateway Devotionals

 

[teresa]

Come, follow me

 

[teresa]

 

[Emli]

Come, follow me

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Let's follow Jesus wherever He leads us. Praise our Lord and Savior!

 

[-Luca]

Thanks Luca.
I hope that my life inspires people. It's kind of amazing if it does, but that's how God uses His people, so I am happy to be a part of it. It's just now starting to sink in just how much God has done for me. He made me read my OP, and I felt Him telling me something like: "This is who you are today, so be happy about it!"

God bless you too!

You really are! You have been through so much and now you are closer to God than any! Really amazing how God can transform lives!

 

[Emli]

You really are! You have been through so much and now you are closer to God than any! Really amazing how God can transform lives!

It is really amazing! I am so grateful for it. In ways I can't even explain.

And He will definitely do the same for you. God is a healer and an amazingly loving Father.

 

[FIRESTORM314]

What a lovely testimony
Your words will warm the hearts of everyone who hears them

Have a happy Easter & 3rd Birthday celebration
I'm believing for something special for you to mark the occasion