3.5.25 - why did it take so long?
Good morning ,
I heard a woman on Tik Tok wondering why it took her so long to have a relationship with God. She was in church her whole life but never really understood who God was. I could relate so much. I find myself wondering the same things. Why did it take me so long?
Why did I mess up so many times? Why did I choose the hard paths instead of the path God lays out in his Word?
When I was at church on Sunday I discovered the answer. Although I messed up so many times I can now relate to so many women. I started thinking of all the things that God has brought me through, and the things I continue to struggle with.
I felt a sudden peace. God isn't mad that it took me so long. It broke his heart that I was lost, but he never abandoned me, and he's not out to get me.
Think about Paul. He was out there persecuting Christians. God didn't write him off. Paul was lost and didn't understand. When he met Jesus, he discovered truth and was called to preach to the Gentiles. I imagine Paul felt unworthy because of his past, but God was still able to use to spread the gospel and write part of the New Testament. It amazes to me how God can use anyone and any circumstance.
Everything I have been through has allowed me to relate to people, share my testimony with them, bring them hope and ultimately point them to God.
I don't have to be ashamed, and neither do you. Yes, our bad choices were unfortunate and yes, it all created a lot of unwanted suffering, anger, bitterness and heartbreak - but we don't have to stay there.
Jesus gives us his peace (John 14:27) and we know that we are set free from sin (Roman 6:22). We don't have to continue to feel ashamed of our sins and wonder whether God can use us or not, because the answer is YES, if we are willing.
I often find myself talking with people (strangers and friends) who are where I've been or currently where I am. Almost daily I share something on my Tik Tok and without fail, it always helps someone. Praise God!
We've got to stop living in the past, and focus on the new. We've got to stop beating ourselves up and trust that God is who He says he is.
I hope this helps someone stuck in the trap of feeling unworthy because of your past, or because you aren't where you want to be.
Wherever you are, surrender and allow God to use every part of your life to bring him glory and trust that he will do just that.
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Love,
Danielle
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