“My Testimony”
In the days since I was called to do the Lord’s work I have been in a personal battle with what I wanted
and what the Lord wanted from me. Like most newly saved Christians I was on fire with the Holy Spirit. I wanted nothing more than to go out into the world and tell others of the glory of God and how he had changed my life.
Then as I was pursuing the path of righteousness I encountered a pitfall. I had the Church telling me that I could not continue to do my studies as an Elder if I was living in sin with my girlfriend. I was forced to make a choice that I regret to this day. Instead of continuing along the path of righteousness I chose to live my life in sin. I chose to pursue the sins of the flesh, and God was not happy.
I do not believe that God is vengeful. Nor do I believe He is spiteful, but if you do not listen to Him when He has put a call on your heart.Well let’s just say that life’s little bumps become mountains and the valleys become virtual bottomless pits.
So here I am some six years after I was saved and I have finally decided to stop fighting God and life has never been better. In five months I will be marrying the woman that I believe God chose for me. I have also been graced with a spiritual mentor to help me learn what I need to know as a minister. All of these things were made possible by me listening to my heart and doing what I knew I should have been doing from the beginning.
Why am I taking the time to put my history in words? Because I hope that in doing so I can save others from doing as I did. To do as God calls each and everyone one of us to do. Not everyone will be called to become a minister, but all will be called to help spread His word even if it is to just one lost soul.
God Bless!!
Jake