In the last year, I've shared less and less. Can I be honest? Sharing my story has not been easy. I have been trying to sum up the last year of my life for months now. And I just haven't been able to. But, I was admonished by the word of God and my pastor.
About two weeks ago, God asked me a question that has been on my heart ever since. "How will I be glorified?" So let me back up. About a month and a half ago, I recorded the third video attempt of me telling this year's testimony. But, like I did the last two times, I refused to share it. And in prayer God dealt with me. He reminded me of a covenant I made with him back in June of 2013. I promised God that I would tell my testimony EVERY time he blessed me. And up until about Oct. of last year I had kept my word. I have shied away from blogging and posting on social media for some time now. God has been so busy in my life. I didn't want to share too much of my business or have my story perceived the wrong way. So, instead of sharing some of the greatest moments of my life, I've hidden my testimony. So, back to when I was praying concerning another crazy blessing God has given my husband and I (our first child). And God literally asked me how he could be glorified. The culture of silence I had cultivated in my own life was hindering my assignment, my covenant with God. Of course our sovereign God will be glorified. His word says the rocks will cry out. I believe God spoke that to me to snap me back into the covenant I made with him. So, I told my husband and I became resolute. No more hiding the goodness of God. The next Sunday, as I sat in church, my pastor began teaching on cultivating faith. He spoke from Luke 18:35-42. But the last verse in the text is what stuck with me. The blind man was immediately healed and glorified Jesus, and the people watching gave God praise. Pastor Chin admonished us that if we do all the things that equate to faith but forget to glorify God, we've missed the point. I was in awe. God is faithful. When he speaks to us, he often sends confirmation. That sermon was confirmation that the blessings of the last year must be shared. Here is the video I recorded, unedited and raw. I hope it fills you with the hope that God has given me.
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