I was just reading the archives of this blog from way back in the beginning of this journey. When the wound was still wide open and raw. I know God's word tells us not to look back. But, I like to see where I have been and where I am going, making sure all the while I am following the ancient proven road, that of Jesus Christ. I noticed in the early days I wrote Elena made me a different person, a better person. The truth is, she didn't. Now, don't get me wrong she changed my life in a positive way. But she didn't make me a different person. Only one person can make you all together different from who you are or once were to who you are today or will be tomorrow.
You see I kept forgetting I had 2 major changes in my life at the same time. Remember while pregnant with Elena I also accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. That name has become so sweet to my ears. That's a name that can make all the difference you could ever want. I can honestly say I don't know where I would be right now if it weren't for Him. Many people around me are always commenting on how my face just glows (no, I am not pregnant lol). I laugh because I know what it is. It's Jesus inside me illuminating all the way through to the outside. Just call me His luminary, Amen?!
I look back now and all I can say is, WOW! Sometimes I see people struggling and I just want to burst forth proclaiming, "I can't help you but, I know someone who can, His name is Jesus"!!! I know some of your know Him too and can fully understand where I am coming from. I also know some of you know Him but don't allow Him to know you. To that I say, what a shame. To know of His wonderful power yet not allow Him to use it. The only thing that can explain that is "insanity".
To those of you who don't know Him or have forgotten, this is What Jesus does for me.
He loves me, He comforts me, He understands me, He walks with me,He listens to me, He protects me, He strengthens me, He heals me, He gives me peace and hope, He provides for me, He guides me and Praise God for this one, He forgives me. These are just the things I can think of, that He does on a daily basis.
Mostly He's the best friend I ever had. He can be yours too. All you have to do is open your heart, ask for forgiveness, accept him as your Lord and Savior and ask him in. He's knocking at the door, opening it will be the best thing you have ever done.
Revelations 3:20
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
Before you know it you too will be illuminating from the inside out!
