Happy Birthday…to me!
May 7, 2008 by 6justmyopinion
“The Lord is near all who call out to Him, all who call out to Him with integrity. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry for help and saves them.” Psalm 145: 18-19
It is not my physical birthday…it is my spiritual birthday.
Twenty-seven years ago today, I asked the Lord to take over my life and change me, to make me His.
I was a single mom, Erin and Brody were 2 and 3. I was alone, distraught and scared. They had a wonderful babysitter who took care of them while I worked. She asked me if I knew Jesus Christ as my Savior. I thought, “I’m in this mess and the last thing I need is religion.” I called her about a week later, I needed something. Her and her husband met at our home and let me talk for about 2 hours and then told me there was someone who would love to help me, that He loved me and was glad to take my trials. i could not wait. They introduced me to the Lord, gave me a Bible and that was that.
How do you thank someone for changing your life so completely? I hardly remember that old life. He gave me strength, wisdom and acceptance. He was my best friend, husband (see Is.54:5) and my guide in all I did. I am eternally grateful. I am still a filthy, rotten sinner, but He loves me… and I thank Him for the past 27 years. It’s a really good thing He knows my heart, because words would never be enough.
“Before there is a word on my tongue, You know all about it, Lord. You have encircled me; You have placed Your hand on me. This extraordinary knowledge is beyond me. It is lofty;I am unable to reach it.” Psalm 139:4-6.
Happy spiritual birthday!
Kristin, thank you very much, honey. You are ever faithful.
I love you…
I love this post. It is always awesome to look back on a time when the trajectory of your life totally changed directions!!!
Happy birthday from me too. Without your testimony I would not have one. anytime i share my testimony I share your first because it was because of the change God did in you that caused me to call on Him…Thank you..Your loving husband and brother…
Thanks for sharing such an intimate piece of yourself. It’s a beautiful story. Praise the Lord.
Happy Birthday Barb and thank you for sharing your testimony.
(And thank for writing this blog, it’s one of my favorites to visit each day. You always make me smile.)
Happy Spiritual Birthday! God is good, isn’t he?
Oh Barb - This is a wonderful, wonderful post. I’m so moved reading through this. What a blessing and sweet encouragement. Thanks to you for sharing about your spiritual b day with us all. Praise the Lord for it.
I, too love Isaiah 54:5. As a single mom myself, I have often held fast to that verse as the Lord reassures me that He does have a specific plan and promise to fulfill for me in that regard and that as I stay faithful to Him, He sustains me - in ALL things. He’s so good to us. I agree, how blessed that He knows our very heart and soul.
Blessings and prayers to you - Melody
Happy birthday! I thank God for you and how you allow God to use you in my life and in everyone else’s you come in contact with. Thank you for listening to God’s call for your life. I love you.
Better late than never! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I know in many ways that this birthday means more to you than the regular one. Thank the Lord for your friend who led you to Him. Blessings always.