My Testimony

When I was trying to think of something to write about the word "test" came to mind. So I did a search for verses on testing in the Bible. Well, most of the verses that came up did not have the word "test," but the word "testimony." Now I find that strange because our church is currently doing a Wednesday night series of testimonies from some of the members of our church. This past Wednesday, Jason Hill kicked it off. If you weren't there you can check it out at www.lifechurchwestmonroe.com. Well, I started thinking that night, "What is my testimony?"

I mean, I know that I am saved and I know that God has done so many wonderful things in my life. But if I had to get up in front of people and give my testimony - what would I say?

To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what I would say. God has always been a part of my life. Since I was little, I have always felt His presence. Now, I am no saint. Just because I always felt God around does not mean I always listened to him or obeyed him. But He has always been there. I have always known Him.

I don't know about you but when I think about the word testimony, I think of a defining moment in your life. An AH-HA moment. So I looked it up. According to the dictionary, the word "testimony" means an open declaration or profession, as of faith. It's your proof. So my testimony is the proof of God in my life.

It's wondering how you are going to pay for something you just don't have the money for, but then all of a sudden you get some unexpected funds.

It's leaving a job that you took for selfish reasons and because you know that God created you for something different. And even though you have no other job to go to, you leave anyway, putting all your faith in God that he will work everything out. And then a week later, getting the call that you got a job that is so right for you and puts you directly on the path of fulfilling your purpose.

It's the everyday things. Like when in the middle of the day, you just want to go home and he gives you the strength to make it to quitting time.

Or when you have that one person, who no matter what you do, is just not nice to you. And he somehow you are able to put a smile on your face and speak a kind word to them.

It's all of these things. So I guess that is my testimony. All of the things that God has done in my life over the years to keep me safe and protected, comforted and loved, and strong and brave. That's my God.

Thank you God for always being there. For always showing up and never forsaking me.