Do you have a ‘prayer goup’? My prayer group has been so such an encouragement to me through the years we have met together. We have shared with each other the where and how God brought us to His redemption, and how He literally rescued some of us from the pit. It is quite humbling to think of how God has worked in each of us, bringing us to where we are today. Faith-filled, and in no way crediting ourselves for His glorious work. Every one of us has a story. For me, my merciful God saw the mess I’d made out of my life. He came to my rescue when I finally cried out for help.
Unlike me, you may have come to Christ by simply praying the prayer. But then your life changed. Maybe nothing dramatic but none the less brand new in Christ and a miracle! You became a new creature in Christ and that’s amazing Grace! There is absolutely nothing to say or do to take the credit for this new life you now live in Christ. As my former pastor used to say now and again from an old hymn “Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to the cross I cling…”
Brought out of Darkness
It is difficult to see ourselves as new in Christ without trying to take some sort of credit for it but alas, it was the hand of providence and wooing of the Holy Spirit that sought to rescue us and as it says in 1Peter 2:9-10…
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.”
Today, I am so grateful for where He has brought me and I listened intently with joy as another sister shared more of her story and I think how amazing is this God is who delights when each of us enter the fold. Whether a dramatic rescue or just a simple acknowledgement of needing Him, we are all miracles and beautiful in our Father’s eyes.
What is your story?
What’s Your Story?
Your story may not include drama and hardship, however, guarenteed, you are still a miracle. God has called you specifically to be His! Let’s rejoice in the beautiful calling He has given us, His children, to be the light of Christ in a darkened world.
Lord, today let me be Your hands, feet, arms and mouthpiece to those who don’t know You. Thank you for reconciling us to Yourself giving us the advantage of being Your children. Thank you for my story of redemption which gives hope to those desperately in need. And in this You give us peace and hope in the midst of a crazy world as we await the return of Your Son for His coming is ever closer. In Jesus Name!
